Corydalis solida 'Purple Bird'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"
W: 6"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Corydalis solida 'Purple Bird' plant details

Corydalis solida 'Purple Bird' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Corydalis solida 'Purple Bird'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, edging plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Corydalis solida 'Purple Bird'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An exquisite spring ephemeral for the shade garden, Corydalis solida emerges in early spring with delicate, green to bluish-green foliage followed by masses of tubular flowers that look like little dragons. 'Purple Bird' offers warm purple flowers. Will go dormant by summer. Plant around late emerging perennials such as hosta.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Brilliant, violet-purple tubular flowers shower 4 -inch mounds of bluish ferny foliage. A subtle and pretty compliment to the spring woodland garden. Minimum temperature: -20 °F