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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
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
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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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