Corydalis flexuosa 'Porcelain Blue' (Fumewort)
Fumewort 'Porcelain Blue', Fumitory 'Porcelain Blue', Corydalis 'Porcelain Blue', Corydalis HILLIER™ 'Porcelain Blue'
Noted for its vibrant aqua blue flowers and long season of interest, Corydalis flexuosa 'Porcelain Blue' (Fumewort) is a showy, erect perennial forming an attractive mound of lacy, highly divided, blue-green, bronzed leaves. In mid-spring, eye-catching bright blue, dangling flowers are produced in dense sprays above the foliage, creating a remarkable contrast. Easy to grow, this Fumewort does not go summer dormant and can repeat flowering in late summer and fall. Perfect for the shade garden.
- Grows in clumps, 10-12 in. tall (25-30 cm) and 8-12 in. wide (20-30 cm).
- Best in part shade, in moderately fertile, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Dislikes summer drought.
- Virtually disease free. Watch for snails and slugs.
- A great perennial plant for beds and borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, or woodlands
- Propagate by division in autumn
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Corydalis - Fumeworts |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
| Height | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
| Spread | 8" – 1' (20cm – 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Corydalis - Fumeworts |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
| Height | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
| Spread | 8" – 1' (20cm – 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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