Blue Corydalis 'China Blue' (Corydalis flexuosa)

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xyris Sebring, FL(Zone 9b) Aug 23, 2003

Common name: Blue Corydalis 'China Blue'
Family: Fumariaceae
Genus: Corydalis
Species flexuosa

Plant Link: http://plantsdatabase.com/go/55790/

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roshana Jacksonville, IL(Zone 5a) Aug 30, 2003

What a great picture! I love anything blue and am always looking for ground covers since none of my beds are mature yet. That would really be an eye-catcher! I've never seen it before. Thanks for posting it.

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NoH2O Everson, WA(Zone 8a) Aug 30, 2003

Xyris, can you tell me a little bit about your corydalis? I have 'China Blue' also but it doesn't do much except sit there. I have had it since last summer; it has never bloomed although it is alive. It died down in the heat of summer but is already putting up new growth. It is a few feet away from a bleeding heart that is going gangbusters so it seems like it should be happy in its location. I live in Central Ohio- hot humid summers, cold winters. Any suggestions? I love this plant and I really want it to succeed.

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Lenjo Mount Angel, OR(Zone 8a) Aug 30, 2003

This last year I saw a piece of a mauve/purpley corydalis in the garden center. At the end of the season I snagged a start at half price. I noticed it is coming again as your blue one NoH20. I have the blue too. You are so right they are such a pretty splash of color in shady areas especially in the spring.

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xyris Sebring, FL(Zone 9b) Sep 01, 2003

In response to previous messages, I think that this plant would be difficult to grow well in most of the U.S. except for the Pacific Northwest. I don't think it likes hot, humid summers, and therefore dies out quickly in those climates. It might do best in constantly moist but not soggy areas in shade.

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roshana Jacksonville, IL(Zone 5a) Sep 01, 2003

Ah. Good to know.

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PurplePansies Deal, NJ(Zone 7a) Feb 12, 2004

I think they look like little blue swimming fishes or tadpoles......

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