Corydalis elata
Corydalis elata is taller, later blooming, fragrant, and does not go dormant in summer.
Sapphire fumitory is similar to the better-known Corydalis flexuosa and its cultivars but with some marked differences once the similarly exquisite, fragrant, true blue flowers are considered. C. elata is taller, later blooming and does not go dormant in summer. It also has a unique fragrance similar to gardenia mixed with coconut. Use as an accent in the shade border or as a small scale ground cover. Attracts butterflies. Deer resistant.
Common Name: Sapphire Fumewort
Family: Papaveraceae (The Poppy Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Full Shade, Part Shade
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Blue
Secondary Bloom Colour: Purple
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Understories of subalpine conifer forests, shrubs, slope grasslands or slope sides; 2900-4000 metres.
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Geographical Origin: Asia - China and Japan
