Western Corydalis

Corydalis scouleri Western Corydalis is a graceful, upright to arching woodland perennial that thrives in shady habitat gardens. Throughout spring and early summer, it produces voluminous stems of finely-divided blue-green leaves. Then, this lush, fern-like foliage becomes accented by numerous pinkish-purple tubular flowers in long spikelike clusters, which give the plant a luminous presence before it recedes with the heat of mid-summer. Beyond its beauty, its blooms are an important nectar source for native pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds, adding meaningful ecological value to shaded garden spaces. Plant type/canopy layer: deciduous, perennial, herbaceous plant Size at maturity: 12-48” tall, equally wide Light requirements: partial to full shade  Moisture requirements: moist to seasonally wet soil Bloom time: April - June (April - May in the Portland Metro area) Growth rate/ease: medium growth rate, moderately difficult to grow Wildlife support: flowers attract