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Corydalis flexuosa ‘Porcelain Blue’ (Fumewort)

Fumewort 'Porcelain Blue', Fumitory 'Porcelain Blue', Corydalis 'Porcelain Blue', Corydalis HILLIER™ 'Porcelain Blue'

Corydalis flexuosa 'Porcelain Blue', Fumewort 'Porcelain Blue', Fumitory 'Porcelain Blue', Corydalis 'Porcelain Blue', Corydalis HILLIER™ 'Porcelain Blue', Blue Flowers
Corydalis flexuosa 'Porcelain Blue', Fumewort 'Porcelain Blue', Fumitory 'Porcelain Blue', Corydalis 'Porcelain Blue', Corydalis HILLIER™ 'Porcelain Blue', Blue Flowers
Corydalis flexuosa 'Porcelain Blue', Fumewort 'Porcelain Blue', Fumitory 'Porcelain Blue', Corydalis 'Porcelain Blue', Corydalis HILLIER™ 'Porcelain Blue', Blue Flowers

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

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 Papaveraceae
Genus Corydalis
Common names Corydalis, Fumewort
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)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
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 Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Corydalis sempervirens (Rock Harlequin)
Corydalis flexuosa ‘Blue Panda’ (Fumewort)
Corydalis ‘Canary Feathers’ (Fumewort)
Corydalis curviflora subsp. rosthornii ‘Blue Heron’ (Fumewort)
Corydalis shimienensis ‘Berry Exciting’ (Fumewort)
Corydalis ‘Blackberry Wine’ (Fumewort)

Recommended Companion Plants

Dicentra (Bleeding Heart)
Camassia (Camas)
Helleborus (Hellebore)
Cyclamineus Daffodils (Narcissus)
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.
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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 Papaveraceae
Genus Corydalis
Common names Corydalis, Fumewort
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)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
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 Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden
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Do I Need?
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