Corydalis flexuosa 'Pere David'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-8"
W: 8"-10"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Corydalis flexuosa 'Pere David' plant details

Corydalis flexuosa 'Pere David' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring, summer and winter blue flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Corydalis flexuosa 'Pere David'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 10 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring, summer and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Corydalis flexuosa 'Pere David'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Similar to C. Blue Panda except its flowers are more turquoise -blue. Such a tonic color in the shade garden, and essential for those who have to have as much blue as possible.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Perhaps the most vigorous of the flexuosa, this graceful Corydalis spreads by underground stems, forming good-sized colonies of neat, low-mounding foliage adorned with bright blue flowers on willowy stems.