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China Blue Fumewort

Corydalis Flexuosa 'China Blue'

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Overview

Corydalis flexuosa 'China Blue', commonly known as China Blue Fumewort, is a herbaceous perennial featuring delicate, true blue flowers and fern-like foliage. It thrives in moist, well-drained soil and prefers shady conditions, making it ideal for woodland gardens. This plant reaches up to 12 inches in height and spreads 18 inches, blooming profusely from spring to early summer. China Blue Fumewort adds a vibrant splash of color to shaded areas.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–8Type PerennialClimate Temperate
China Blue Fumewort (Corydalis Flexuosa 'China Blue') — blooming profusely from spring to early summer
China Blue Fumewort (Corydalis Flexuosa 'China Blue') — This plant reaches up to 12 inches in height and spreads 18 inchesChina Blue Fumewort (Corydalis Flexuosa 'China Blue') — It thrives in moist, well-drained soil and prefers shady conditions, making it ideal for woodlandChina Blue Fumewort (Corydalis Flexuosa 'China Blue') — commonly known as China Blue FumewortChina Blue Fumewort (Corydalis Flexuosa 'China Blue') — true blue flowers and fern-like foliageChina Blue Fumewort (Corydalis Flexuosa 'China Blue') — China Blue Fumewort adds a vibrant splash of color to shaded areas

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Mature height
8–12 Inches

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Fumariaceae
Climate
Temperate

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China Blue Fumewort (Corydalis Flexuosa 'China Blue') — blooming profusely from spring to early summer
China Blue Fumewort (Corydalis Flexuosa 'China Blue') — This plant reaches up to 12 inches in height and spreads 18 inches
China Blue Fumewort (Corydalis Flexuosa 'China Blue') — It thrives in moist, well-drained soil and prefers shady conditions, making it ideal for woodland
China Blue Fumewort (Corydalis Flexuosa 'China Blue') — commonly known as China Blue Fumewort
China Blue Fumewort (Corydalis Flexuosa 'China Blue') — true blue flowers and fern-like foliage
China Blue Fumewort (Corydalis Flexuosa 'China Blue') — China Blue Fumewort adds a vibrant splash of color to shaded areas
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