Wayside Gardens Corydalis
Best shade-loving perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, low-maintenance spring color.
These sapphire-blue blooms bring a rare, electric intensity to the dimmest corners of your garden. While the plant demands consistent moisture and retreats into dormancy during the heat of summer, its ethereal foliage and fragrant spring display make it an essential choice for any sophisticated shade border.
$19.95
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking rare, vibrant blue floral accents
- Landscape planners wanting long-lasting spring and summer color
- Homeowners looking to brighten dark, shaded garden corners
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners expecting immediate, aggressive groundcover coverage
- Gardeners managing heavy, moisture-retentive clay soil types
- Residents in regions with intense summer heat and humidity
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Striking sapphire blooms provide a rare, intense color for shaded areas.
Foliage Appeal
Finely cut blue-gray leaves offer texture even when flowers fade.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal effort once established in the right cool, moist spot.
Bloom Versatility
Spring flowering with potential autumn rebloom adds seasonal garden interest.
Site Specificity
Demands consistent moisture and cool temperatures to truly thrive.
Pollinator Attraction
Fragrant tubular flowers effectively draw butterflies to the garden.
Key Specs
SKU
27511
Genus
Corydalis
Species
flexuosa
Variety
'Porcelain Blue'
Item Form
1-Quart
Bloom Color
Blue, Sapphire Blue
Foliage Color
Blue Gray
Habit
Mound-shaped
Light Requirements
Shade, Part Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist, well-drained
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