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Corydalis leucanthema

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 16"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Corydalis leucanthema plant details

Corydalis leucanthema is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Corydalis leucanthema

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 16 IN tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and summer
Uses: clumping, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Corydalis leucanthema

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

Lacy green leaves are accentuated by silver highlights. Light lavender flowers. Clumping perennial to 16" tall

Gardening facts about Corydalis leucanthema plant

How to Grow Corydalis leucanthema

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 15"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 6"-12"

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 12"-18"

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 20"-40"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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