Spring Fumewort (Corydalis solida): Early Spring Tuberous Perennial

Spring fumewort, also called bird in the bush, is a tuberous perennial with finely divided, fern-like, blue-green foliage and spikes of tubular, pink to purple flowers in early spring. It goes dormant by early summer.

Botanical Profile

Native to Europe and Asia, this plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It naturalizes well in woodland gardens. Plant tubers in fall. Many cultivars offer a range of flower colors. The foliage is toxic if ingested.