Corydalis cava subsp. marschalliana

Corydalis cava subsp. marschalliana

Native to:
Bulgaria | Greece | Iran | Krym | North Caucasus | NW. Balkan Pen. | Romania | Russia | Transcaucasus | Türkiye | Ukraine

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Papaveraceae
Genus:
Corydalis
Species:
Corydalis cava subsp. marschalliana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
purple, pink, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, early pollinators
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 60–120 days
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require warm stratification followed by cold period. Germination can be erratic and may take two seasons. Sow fresh seed for best results.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow immediately, Either the viability of these seeds is short or the species propagates best with fresh seed. Stored seed might be coaxed into germination with temperature cycling and patience. * sow outdoors as soon as ripe in summer, will germinate following spring, germination impaired by dry storage

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society