holewort
Also known as: hollow leek; hollow root; hollow wort
A tuberous perennial to 20cm in height, with ternately divided leaves and, in early spring, terminal racemes of white or purple flowers 2.5cm in length
Scientific classification
- Species
- holewort (Corydalis cava)
- Genus
- Corydalis
- Family
- Papaveraceae
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- Toxicity
- Bulbs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of holewort
Distribution map
Central Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of holewort
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holewort care guide
- Moist soil during spring growth, stop watering when foliage dies back
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moist soil during spring growth, stop watering when foliage dies back
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed once before spring flower buds begin to swell
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in an open frame when ripe or by division in autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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