Corydalis 'Blue Heron'

Spring is springing....time to look at plant photos and get inspired...

 

Corydalis curviflora var. rosthornii Blue Heron

 Blue-flowered, deer resistant Corydalis is the plant for cool shade. The leaves are a bluer shade of green and it features a lovely fragrance.  
Corydalis like evenly moist soil and may go dormant in the heat of summer. They are wonderful for edging shady borders and walkways.

 
 
 â€˜Blue Heron’ was discovered in China by Dan Hinkley and has large, gentian-blue flowers that float atop stunning red stems. It may bloom all spring and summer in zones 6 - 8.
The genus Corydalis bears small, spurred blooms that will be familiar to anyone who loves Bleeding Heart.

You can get it at Digging Dog Nursery.

 

 

 

Comments

  1. I like bleeding hearts , but have never seen a Blue Heron, will have to ask when our garden center opens in April
    Thanks for sharing

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  2. yes they like cool shade - and may go dormant in the heat of summer....

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