Corydalis cava
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 4"-8"
- W: 4"-8"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Corydalis cava plant details
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Corydalis cava is a beautiful spring ephemeral fumewort native to most of continental Europe. It has lovely spikes of rose purple flowers with lighter highlights in early spring up to six inches tall. Use it like C. solida amongst your woodland or shade perennials where it will bloom and beautiful your early season garden before the other perennials begin to stir. Will go dormant by summer. Photo: Wikipedia.
Gardening facts about Corydalis cava plant
How to Grow Corydalis cava
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
1-12
Size
Height: 15"
Width: 15"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-10a
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 12"-18"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 10"-16"
Width: 20"-40"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 16"-24"
Width: 20"-24"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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