Corydalis flexuosa Blue Panda (Fumewort)
Noted for its blue flowers, Corydalis flexuosa ‘Blue Panda’ (Fumewort) is a showy, erect perennial forming an attractive mound of lacy, highly divided, blue-green leaves. In mid-spring, eye-catching, dangling, sky blue flowers are produced in dense sprays above the foliage, creating a remarkable contrast. Easy to grow, this Fumewort goes summer dormant in hot areas but can bloom right through to late fall in cool summer areas. Perfect for the shade garden.
Noted for its blue flowers, Corydalis flexuosa 'Blue Panda' (Fumewort) is a showy, erect perennial forming an attractive mound of lacy, highly divided, blue-green leaves. In mid-spring, eye-catching, dangling, sky blue flowers are produced in dense sprays above the foliage, creating a remarkable contrast. Easy to grow, this Fumewort goes summer dormant in hot areas but can bloom right through to late fall in cool summer areas. Perfect for the shade garden.
- Grows in clumps, 8-12 in. tall (20-30 cm) and 10-12 in. wide (25-30 cm).
- Best in part shade, in moderately fertile, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Dislikes summer drought.
- Virtually disease free. Watch for snails and slugs.
- A great perennial plant for beds and borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, or woodlands
- Propagate by division in autumn
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 8 |
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| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Corydalis – Fumeworts |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 8" – 1' (20cm – 30cm) |
| Spread | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12″ (30cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |