Corydalis flexuosa
| Corydalis | |
|---|---|
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| Corydalis flexuosa | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| Order: | Ranunculales |
| Family: | Papaveraceae |
| Genus: | Corydalis |
| Species: | C. flexuosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Corydalis flexuosa | |
Corydalis flexuosa is a species of flowering plant in the genus Corydalis, of the Papaveraceae family. It is a shade-loving perennial originating in woodland and mountainous areas of China. Growing to 30 cm (12 in), in spring it produces masses of bright blue tubular flowers with a white throat. It is summer dormant, meaning that the foliage dies down in summer.[1]
Cultivation
This plant is widely cultivated, and has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[2] Cultivars include 'Pere David', 'Purple Leaf', 'Blue Panda' and 'China Blue'. It is hardy to USDA zones 5-8. [3]
References
- ↑ RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 1405332964.
- ↑ "RHS Plant Selector - Corydalis flexuosa". Retrieved 7 July 2013.
- ↑ Monrovia: China blue fumewort
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