Corydalis 'Black Berry Wine'

Purple Corydalis

Botanical name: Corydalis ‘Black Berry Wine’

Overview
A compact, long-blooming perennial prized for its deep wine-purple tubular flowers and refined, blue-green fern-like foliage. Blooming from late spring through summer—and often into fall in cooler climates—‘Black Berry Wine’ provides continuous color in shaded gardens. Its delicate texture contrasts beautifully with broader-leaved shade perennials.

Size



Width: 12–18 in



Height: 12–15 in



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 5a–9b



Light



Partial shade to full shade



Tolerates morning sun in cooler climates



Soil



Well-drained, moist, organic-rich soil



Slightly acidic to neutral pH preferred



Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils



Attracts



Pollinators (especially hummingbirds and bees)



Suitable Conditions



Performs best in cool to moderate climates



Appreciates consistent moisture during hot weather



Ideal for woodland gardens and shaded borders



Notes



Shape: Low, mounding perennial with fine-textured foliage



Long blooming season compared to many corydalis types



Excellent for edging, containers, and mass plantings



Cut back lightly after bloom to encourage fresh growth



Generally deer resistant

Plant type

Flowering Shrub, Perennial

Height

8-14''

Width

12-18''

Hardiness zones

5–9

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Late Spring, Summer

Fall color

Blue Green

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Loamy well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Mass Planting

Shape

Clumping, Low Mounding, Spreading

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No