Corydalis solidaFumewort

Name:Corydalis solida
科:罂粟科
Family:Papaveraceae
属:紫堇属
common name:Fumewort
introduce:Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Papaveraceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: Northern Europe, Asia
Height: 0.5 to 1 foot
Spread: 0.5 to 1 foot
Bloom Time: April - May  
Bloom Color: Purplish red
Sun: Part shade to full shade
Water: Medium to wet
Maintenance: Low

General Culture:

Grow in average, medium wet to wet, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Prefers rich, moist soils in part shade. Tuberous.

Noteworthy Characteristics:

This species grows to 10" tall and features clusters (up to 20 flowers per cluster) of tube-shaped, purplish red flowers (1" long) which bloom in spring. Mounds of divided, medium green, fern-like foliage resemble that of bleeding heart (Dicentra) which is in the same family.

Problems:

No serious insect or disease problems. The foliage of this species tends to depreciate by mid-summer and plants may go dormant in hot, dry summers.

Uses:

Shaded areas of rock gardens, borders or woodland areas. Combines well with bleeding heart, columbine or ferns.