Corydalis cava - flower bulb

Description
The Holewort (Corydalis cava) is an upright perennial that produces purple, ray-shaped flowers from March to April. Its pinnate leaves are medium green. In a semi-shady to shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, calcareous, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and is approx. 20 cm wide. The Holewort is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Corydalis bulbosa.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Holewort are medium green, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Holewort has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Corydalis cava forms rake-shaped, purple flowers from March.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Bee pasture, woodland edge, natural garden, medicinal plant