Corydalis nobilis (Great-flowered fumewort)


Botanical Information

FamilyPapaveraceae
GenusCorydalis
Speciesnobilis
CategoryBulbs, Perennials
OriginSiberia and Kazakhistan.
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5a - 6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-21 - (-18)
Temperature (°F)-5 - 0
Height80 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

ShapeLow-growing habit.
LandscapeGreat in a rock garden or along a bordering wall.
PropagationPropagate by seed or division.
CultivationGrow in full sun or partial shade in a rich, moist, well-drained soil.
Leaf DescriptionThe handsome, ferny leaves are glaucous green.
Flower DescriptionCreamy yellow, spurred flowers growing downward.

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