Corydalis flexuosa 'Purple Leaf' - Purple Leaf Corydalis
Corydalis flexuosa 'Purple Leaf' - Purple Leaf Corydalis - Photo courtesy of Terra Nova® Nurseries, Inc.

Purple Leaf Corydalis

Corydalis flexuosa 'Purple Leaf'

Also called Corydalis

  • Electric-blue down-facing tubular flowers on short stems are infused with purple hues
  • Fern-like foliage emerges purple with red markings at the base of the leaf
  • Foliage matures to a purplish-green
  • Bloom Time: Late spring until midsummer

ZONE:
6

COLOUR:
Blue

HEIGHT:
30-35 cm

SPREAD:
20-25 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Grows best in a moist to average, well-drained soil, rich in organic matter, in partial shade. The foliage may go dormant in hot, humid summers. Known to be a short-lived perennial. 

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Slow
FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Spr-Sum
Summer
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Purple
Green (dark)