Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Corydalis elata x flexuosa ‘Wildside Blue’
Wildside Blue Corydalis

- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Height
- 12-18 inches
- Width
- 12-18 inches
- Flower color
- Bright blue
- Foliage color
- Blue-green
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer
- Light
- Partial shade to full shade
- Water
- Moderate, prefers moist, well-drained soil
- Maintenance
- Low
- Wildlife
- Bees and other pollinators
About this plant
Corydalis elata x flexuosa 'Wildside Blue' is a hybrid perennial known for its bright blue flowers and delicate, fern-like foliage. Originating from the mountains of China, it thrives in woodland settings and shaded garden areas. In late spring to early summer, 'Wildside Blue' produces an abundance of tubular, bright blue, slightly fragrant flowers on slender, arching stems above blue-green, finely divided foliage. The leaves form a low, dense mound that remains attractive throughout the growing season. Versatile and attractive, 'Wildside Blue' is an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and rock gardens, pairing beautifully with other shade-loving plants like ferns, hostas, and hellebores. Its appeal to pollinators also makes it valuable for supporting local biodiversity.
Works well in
Borders · Shade Gardens · Woodland Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Rain Gardens
Companion plants
Bleeding hearts · Solomon's seal · Ferns · Lungworts · Wild ginger · Hellebores
Design tip
The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. Keep it out of hot afternoon sun and layer it with woodland companions for a full, settled look.
