Corydalis cava
Holewort, Hollow leek, Hollow root, Hollow wort
Corydalis Corydalis
C. cava - C. cava is a perennial with ternately divided leaves and racemes of tubular white or purple flowers.
Corydalis cava is: Deciduous
Clump-forming
Purple, White in Spring
Grey-green in Spring
Division, Seed
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Corydalis cava (Holewort) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Rock, Underplanting, Wildflower
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Corydalis cava
Holewort, Hollow leek, Hollow root, Hollow wort
Corydalis Corydalis
C. cava - C. cava is a perennial with ternately divided leaves and racemes of tubular white or purple flowers.
Deciduous
Clump-forming
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Purple, White in Spring
Grey-green in Spring
Division, Seed
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Corydalis cava (Holewort) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Rock, Underplanting, Wildflower
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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