Bauman Farms - Plants

Bauman's Plant of the Week

Week Of: May 29th

Corydalis

(while supplies last)

Out in the nursery people are always asking us for hardy perennials that are guaranteed to come back next year and take very little maintenance. This year I think we found the perfect plants to fit that description. They are called Corydalis and many of them were developed in Canby, Oregon by a company called Terra Nova Nurseries. My favorite of these varieties is called Canary Feathers. This particular Corydalis has beautiful yellow flower spikes that bloom all summer and needs very little water or maintenance.

Corydalis Canary Feathers Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 7-9 Habit: Clumping Size (W/HT/FL HT): 10"/7"/9" Soil: Prefers moist, humus rich, well-drained soils. pH: 5.4-6.6 Light: Part shade. Nutritional Needs: Moderate Dormancy: Winter dormancy is needed. Water: Keep evenly moist, not wet. Finish Time to 4": 6-8 weeks.

Corydalis Purple Leaf Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial. USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9 Habit: Ground cover. Size (W/HT/FL HT): GC/8"/10" Soil: Rich to humus or peat, well drained and moisture retentive. pH: 5.4-6.8 Light: Part shade. Nutritional Needs: Not as heavy a feeder as other flexuosa types. Dormancy: The plant will go winter dormant below freezing and summer dormant where hot. Water: Moist to dry slightly between watering, never dry out completely. Finish Time to 4": 6-8 weeks.

Corydalis Blackberry Wine Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial. USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9 Habit: Rhizomatous spreading ground cover. Size (W/HT/FL HT): 16"/10"/13" Soil: Rich in humus or peat, well drained and moisture retentive. pH: 5.4-6.6 Light: Filtered sun to full shade. Nutritional Needs: Moderate nutrition. Dormancy: The plant goes winter dormant below freezing and summer dormant where hot and humid. Water: Moist to dry slightly between watering, never dry out completely. Finish Time to 4": 6 weeks.