Corydalis quantmeyerana 'Chocolate Stars' (Chocolate Stars Fumewort)

Family:  Papaveraceae
Zone: 7 - 9
Natural Range: China
Soil:  Average to moist, humus rich
Light:  Part shade
Height:  24"
Bloom Time: April to July
Pest Resistance:  Deer, Rabbit 
Attributes:  Evergreen.  Chocolate colored foliage with dots along each tooth.  Pale blue-purple flowers.
Notes:  Fleshy crown that does well with a bit of protection when in low twenties and below.  A wonderful foliage plant that will form a three foot wide clump in 5 years.  Blooms all season.

 

Pot Size:  Round Quart