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| Plant Number: 1.167.580 | USDA Zone: 5 - 9 |
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 | Corydalis quantmeyeriana ‘Chocolate Stars’ |
| Common name : Corydalis |
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| Grown more for its interesting foliage, this Corydalis selection forms a low mound of ferny-looking leaves in an intriguing shade of chocolate brown, turning green in summer. Short spikes of creamy-white flowers appear in early summer. Suitable for the shady rock garden or in containers. Needs a moist but well-drained soil. Dies back in winter. May prove to be hardy below Zone 5.
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Conditions |
Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
White
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Foliage Color
Bronze
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Border
Containers
Edging
Rabbit Resistant
Woodland
Flower Head Size
Small
Height
25-40 cm
10-16 inches
Spread
25-30 cm
10-12 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Slow
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