Corydalis Blackberry Wine (Fumewort)
Corydalis ‘Blackberry Wine’ (Fumewort) is a low-growing, spreading perennial forming an attractive mat of lacy, blue-green leaves. From early summer to fall, attractive racemes of fragrant, blackberry wine, tubular flowers are produced on short, upright stems above the foliage, creating a remarkable contrast.
Corydalis 'Blackberry Wine' (Fumewort) is a low-growing, spreading perennial forming an attractive mat of lacy, blue-green leaves. From early summer to fall, attractive racemes of fragrant, blackberry wine, tubular flowers are produced on short, upright stems above the foliage, creating a remarkable contrast. Easy to grow, this Fumewort does not go summer dormant and keeps its handsome foliage lush and fresh until fall. It has only a short downtime in late summer before blooming again in the fall. Tolerates heat and humidity. Perfect for the shade garden, moist banks, or as a groundcover.
- Grows in clumps, 10-12 in. tall (25-30 cm) and 24 in. wide (60 cm). Flowers are sterile, so self-seeding is not an issue
- Best in part shade, in moderately fertile, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Tolerates full shade. 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. Great as a groundcover too!
- Propagate by division in autumn
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 9 |
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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, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24″ (60cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |