Corydalis, Bird in the Bush, Fumewort, Spring Fumewort 'Firecracker'

Corydalissolida

Family
Papaveraceae (pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Corydalis (kor-ID-ah-liss)
Species
solida (SOL-id-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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| March 2014 | neutral

A lovely deep red Corydalis suitable for growing in an alpine house or very well drained rock garden.
Corydalis will often self se...Read More

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