Plants in genus corydalis
Corydalis aurea
Corydalis aurea is a North American native plant in the poppy family, known for its finely dissected blue-green foliage and bright yellow flowers. It is a short-lived perennial or annual that thrives in sagebrush steppe environments and is resistant to rabbits.
Corydalis speciosa
Corydalis speciosa is a lowland species from the Far East that performs well in hot, humid climates. It emerges in early August and grows through fall and winter, producing bright yellow flowers from late March to early April. This short-lived perennial seeds in place and is ideal for shade gardens.
Corydalis pallida
Corydalis pallida is a rare perennial with light yellow flowers speckled with brown, blooming in spring. Unlike many corydalis, its foliage remains vibrant through winter. It is well-suited for mass planting in woodland areas, offering a splash of color and texture.
Corydalis ophiocarpa
Corydalis ophiocarpa is a perennial suited for woodland gardens, featuring cutleaf olive drab evergreen foliage. It forms clumps up to 18 inches wide and tall, with small creamy flowers in spring. This plant naturalizes in rich soils by reseeding, making it a charming addition to shaded areas.
Corydalis cheilanthifolia
Corydalis cheilanthifolia is a perennial native to western and central China, recognized for its bronze leaves that persist through winter. The plant features finely cut, lipfern-shaped leaves and produces yellow flowers in early spring. It grows well in part sun to light shade and is resistant to rabbits, making it a suitable choice for both sun and shade gardens.
Corydalis flexuosa 'Pere David'
Corydalis flexuosa 'Pere David' is a blue-flowered plant collected in 1988, known for its tiny cutleaf foliage and 6-inch flowering stems. It blooms in mid-April and prefers rich, moist woodland soils, spreading by underground rhizomes in cooler climates.
Corydalis anthriscifolia 'Blackberry Wine'
Corydalis anthriscifolia 'Blackberry Wine' is a deer-resistant perennial with fragrant, wine-purple flowers. It forms a deciduous clump over 2 feet wide and thrives in full-sun rock gardens or lightly shaded woodlands.
Corydalis 'Chocolate Stars'
Corydalis 'Chocolate Stars' hails from the high elevations of Sichuan Province, China. Its new foliage emerges chocolate brown, transitioning to green, and is complemented by small spikes of purple flowers. This vigorous plant thrives under garden conditions and is similar to C. leucanthema.
Corydalis 'Canary Feathers'
Corydalis 'Canary Feathers' is a low-growing perennial with brilliant yellow blooms from summer through fall. It has fine-textured, blue-green leaves and thrives in full shade or part shade. This plant is heat-tolerant, attracts hummingbirds, and spreads nicely as groundcover.
Corydalis 'Golden Panda'
Corydalis 'Golden Panda' is a plant introduced in 2000, featuring light green leaves with golden specks and creamy-golden foliage. It blooms with light sky blue flowers from late April to early summer and requires lightly shaded, moist, well-drained organic soil.
Corydalis 'Blue Panda'
Corydalis 'Blue Panda' is a plant with dissected, dicentra-like foliage and clear blue flowers that bloom in May and June. It is summer dormant in hot climates and originates from the Panda Reserve in Sichuan, China. This plant is suitable for part sun to shade gardens and adds a delicate touch with its unique foliage and vibrant flowers.
Corydalis flexuosa 'China Blue'
Corydalis flexuosa 'China Blue' is a perennial plant introduced by Martyn Rix in 1989, known for its electric blue flowers that bloom in spring. This plant resembles a dissected bleeding heart and forms a compact clump about 12 inches tall and 18 inches wide. It goes dormant in early summer and does not tolerate heat well.
Corydalis anthriscifolia 'Berry Exciting'
Corydalis anthriscifolia 'Berry Exciting' is a deer-resistant plant with bright golden foliage and blackberry-colored flowers. It forms an 18-inch wide mound and brings a sunny effect to woodland gardens. This plant is appreciated for its vibrant color and ability to thrive in shaded areas.
Corydalis linstowiana
Corydalis linstowiana is a fast-growing biennial from Sichuan, China, forming a 1-foot wide clump of light green leaves. It produces blue-purple flowers in fall and spring and seeds prolifically. This plant is suitable for part sun to shade.
Corydalis leucanthema 'Silver Spectre'
Corydalis leucanthema 'Silver Spectre' is a plant collected from a rocky creek bank in Sichuan, China, known for its lacy, olive-green foliage with a subtle silver-wash pattern. It produces light lavender flowers with a dark purple lip starting in mid-March and goes summer-dormant, reemerging in fall.
Corydalis flexuosa 'Porcelain Blue'
Corydalis flexuosa 'Porcelain Blue' is a tender perennial with unique trumpet-shaped baby blue blooms. It forms tidy blue-green clumps of leaves and thrives in shady, protected sites. This plant is a pollinator magnet and encourages hummingbirds, blooming all spring and summer in USDA Zones 5-9.
Corydalis elata
Corydalis elata is a blue-flowered plant native to Mt. Omei, China, known for its fragrant blooms that thrive in the heat of the East Coast. This plant forms clumps in rich woodland soil, reaching 2 to 3 feet wide and 15 inches tall. Its deep blue flowers appear from spring through summer, adding a vibrant touch to shaded garden areas. Corydalis elata is a hardy perennial that offers both beauty and fragrance.