Category: Seminum | Sub-Category: Woodland
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Corydalis ophiocarpa
Family: Papaveraceae
(P) to 18″. Serpent-Pod Fumitory. Eastern Himalayas. This treasure forms clumps of bronzy, blue-green, fern-like foliage from which emerge racemes of tubular, cream-coloured flowers with reddish purple tips. Dangling seed pods follow; they resemble little green eels or serpents, hence the common name. A vigorous and attractive architectural plant, which self-sows gently when happy. Blooms May onward. Sun to partial shade. 4 and T1
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