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Corydalis 'Rainier Blue'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 7b-9b

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Corydalis 'Rainier Blue' plant details

Corydalis 'Rainier Blue' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Corydalis 'Rainier Blue'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 18 IN tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Corydalis 'Rainier Blue'

USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: average

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A fine Corydalis collected by Hinkley in Sichuan and there is speculation that it might be a flexuosa x elata hybrid. What we know is that it is an excellent garden plant with loads of light blue flowers which puts on quite the show. Best in light shade or morning sun and moist.

Gardening facts about Corydalis 'Rainier Blue' plant

How to Grow Corydalis 'Rainier Blue'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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Zones

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Zones

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Width: 12"-18"

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  • even moisture
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Zones

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  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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