Corydalis elata

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 16"-24"
W: 20"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Corydalis elata plant details

Corydalis elata is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Corydalis elata

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 20 IN - 24 IN - wide, 16 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fragrant, long-blooming, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Corydalis elata

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sapphire fumitory is similar to the better-known Corydalis flexuosa and its cultivars but with some marked differences once the similarly exquisite, fragrant, true blue flowers are considered. C. elata is taller, later blooming and does not go dormant in summer. It also has a unique fragrance similar to gardenia mixed with coconut. Use as an accent in the shade border or as a small scale ground cover. Attracts butterflies. Deer resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Beyond blue, this stunner is more upright than other C. flexuosas and (get ready for this!) does not go summer dormant; critically cobalt flowers emerge in May and bloom through July in the NW. S-PSh/M-W

By: Forestfarm

Fragrant, electric cobalt blue, spring and summer flowers cluster profusely on plants 2' tall and 16" wide; delicate bright green foliage. Best with summer water or will go dormant when dry. Deer-resistant. Pollinated by bees. Minimum temperature: -20°F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Perhaps the best Corydalis for the south. Fabulously fragrant cobalt blue flowers adorn the upright habit of this garden jewel. This selection does not go summer dormant. Flowers emerge in May and bloom through July. This superior selection does well in moist soils.