Corydalis curviflora ssp. rosthornii ‘Blue Heron’
'Blue Heron' is a true blue, fragrant Corydalis with finely textured foliage.
Corydalis ‘Blue Heron’ produces clusters of true blue, fragrant flowers accented by finely textured, gray-green leaves with cinnamon stems. Plant around hellebores to great effect. This species will go dormant in midsummer if the soil dries out. May rebloom in fall in cool summer areas like BC. Forms a slowly spreading clump. Discovered by Dan Hinkley in China and introduced through Heronswood Nursery.
Common Name: Corydalis
Family: Papaveraceae (The Poppy Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Full Shade Part Shade
Height: 4-8"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Blue
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour: Red
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
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