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    Corydalis ophiocarpa

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 30"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 6a-8b

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    Corydalis ophiocarpa plant details

    Corydalis ophiocarpa is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer cream and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Corydalis ophiocarpa

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: papaveraceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue and green
    Mature size: 0 - 24 IN - wide, 0 - 30 IN - tall
    Flowers: cream and red blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: floriferous, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Corydalis ophiocarpa

    USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    30" tall with blue-green to gray-green ferny foliage. The ivory flowers are tipped with dark red. This plant, from the Eastern Himalayan region, grows in sun to part shade and needs good drainage. Zones 6-8

    By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

    Gardening facts about Corydalis ophiocarpa plant

    How to Grow Corydalis ophiocarpa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    aka Golden Corydalis, Golden Smoke, Scrambled Eggs

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-12

    Size

    Height: 15"

    Width: 15"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Corydalis aurea flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Corydalis flexuosa 'Blue Panda'

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Corydalis flexuosa 'Blue Panda' flower, foliage by Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
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    Pseudofumaria lutea

    aka Corydalis lutea, Yellow Corydalis, Yellow Fumewort

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-10a

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Pseudofumaria lutea flower, foliage by Jerzy Opioła
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    Corydalis cheilanthifolia

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10"-16"

    Width: 20"-40"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Corydalis cheilanthifolia flower, foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Corydalis elata

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 16"-24"

    Width: 20"-24"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Corydalis elata flower, foliage by Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
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