About

Corydalis solida subsp. incisa is a tuberous perennial that reaches heights of up to 25 cm. It features finely divided, grey-green foliage and produces upright clusters of pale purple blooms during the spring season.

About the genus

Corydalis includes annuals, biennials, and perennials that can be either tuberous or rhizomatous. The plants feature leaves that are either ternately or pinnately lobed, and they produce racemes adorned with spurred, tubular flowers.

Growing conditions

Sunlight
Full sun
Soil type
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture
Well-drained
Aspect
South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness
H5

Plant details

Plant type
Alpine Rockery, Bulbs
Habit
Clump forming
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height
2-5 years
Suggested uses
Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Native to
S E Europe

Care notes

Cultivation
Grows best in very well-drained moderately fertile soil. May tolerate partial shade
Pruning
No pruning required
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in containers in an open frame when ripe or by division in autumn
Pest resistance
May be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistance
Generally disease-free