A choice and unusual corydalis for the rock garden, Corydalis tomentella forms compact cushions of finely divided, gray-green foliage covered with a soft, woolly pubescence. In spring and early summer, short stems carry delicate clusters of tubular flowers, creating a lovely contrast between the pale foliage and brightly colored blooms.
Native to rocky habitats in the mountains of Central Asia, this species is adapted to exposed, well-drained sites and is particularly well suited to alpine troughs, screes, and crevice gardens. Give it full sun and very sharp drainage, especially in areas with wet winters. Its compact habit makes it an excellent choice for the front of a rock garden or planted between stones. Another great find from talented Pacific NW gardener Jan Jeddeloh
The flowers provide nectar for bees and other small flower-visiting insects, making this diminutive alpine useful not only for its ornamental qualities but also as a pollinator plant. Hardy to approximately Zone 5–8
A choice and unusual corydalis for the rock garden, Corydalis tomentella forms compact cushions of finely divided, gray-green foliage covered with a soft, woolly pubescence. In spring and early summer, short stems carry delicate clusters of tubular flowers, creating a lovely contrast between the pale foliage and brightly colored blooms.
Native to rocky habitats in the mountains of Central Asia, this species is adapted to exposed, well-drained sites and is particularly well suited to alpine troughs, screes, and crevice gardens. Give it full sun and very sharp drainage, especially in areas with wet winters. Its compact habit makes it an excellent choice for the front of a rock garden or planted between stones. Another great find from talented Pacific NW gardener Jan Jeddeloh
The flowers provide nectar for bees and other small flower-visiting insects, making this diminutive alpine useful not only for its ornamental qualities but also as a pollinator plant. Hardy to approximately Zone 5–8
