Rock Harlequin (Capnoides sempervirens)

Rock harlequin, also known as pale corydalis, is a lovely native flower that typically grows as an annual, but is sometimes biennial, flowering in the second year. It has attractive bluish-green, lacy foliage, and uniquely tubular flowers that are light to dark pink with bright yellow tips. Don't let its delicate appearance fool you; this is a tough little plant that can handle dry, poor soils. It is easy to start from seed; either let the plant self-sow, or collect the seeds after flowering to continue enjoying this beauty year after year!

Sun Exposure: Full sun, partial shade
Soil & Moisture: Mesic to dry, can handle shallow, poor, rocky soils
Mature Size: Up to 2' tall
Bloom Time: Summer
Edible: No
Wildlife Value: Attracts pollinators such as bees, particularly bumblebees, and butterflies. Ants feed on the elaiosomes and distribute the seeds.
Native Range & Habitat: Dry forests, rocky slopes, clearings and disturbed areas. Native from the west coast to the east coast of Canada, and into the eastern United States.
Other Names: Pale corydalis, pink corydalis, Corydalis sempervirens