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Corydalis pumila

Also Known As

  • Corydalis decepiens

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 4"-6"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Corydalis pumila plant details

Corydalis pumila is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Corydalis pumila

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Corydalis pumila

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A bulbous species; Zetterlund considers the name to be conspecific with C. solida ssp incisa, to add to the confusion there is a Dutch variety 'Decepiens', an improved early flowering purplish solida selection of obscure origin, ours are probably this one. ZONE 4

Gardening facts about Corydalis pumila plant

How to Grow Corydalis pumila

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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