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Blooming Today (April 19) |
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A few days ago we wrote about Scilla sibiria and its value as an early season "opener" for the deciduous shade garden. This Corydalis is an excellent companion to fill the same niche as the Scilla. Lacy glaucous blue/grey leaves emerge early in spring, forming a tidy mound 6"-8" high. Atop the foliage are borne delicate funnel-shaped mauve-purple flowers. Like Scilla, this plant self-sows and will eventually create a spring carpet in the shade garden. Again, like Scilla, it disappears underground into dormancy in time to allow the next show to begin (Hosta, ferns, etc.). Available at Monches Farm in 4.5" container for $4.95. |
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