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Plant Profile: Capnoides sempervirens

Taxonomy: Capnoides sempervirens

Names

Pale Corydalis, Pink Corydalis, Rock Harlequin, Tall Corydalis

  • Photo of Capnoides sempervirens (Capnoides sempervirenss)

Phonetic Spelling:kap-NOY-des sem-per-VY-renz

Genus:Capnoides

Species:sempervirens

Family:Papaveraceae

This charming pink flower is a whimsical wildflower that you should keep an eye out for in meadows and along roadsides. It's the kind of plant that inspires you to grab your sketchbook and capture its intricate details, or perhaps photograph it to preserve its beauty. No matter your choice, this flower is definitely worth noticing.

**Facts:**

**Season:** Early summer through fall

**Habitat:** Open rocky slopes and clearings

Capnoides sempervirens Feature Summary

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Tags

#yellow
#wildlife plant
#pink flowers
#NC native
#whimsical
#wildflower garden
#meadows
#woodlands

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Capnoides sempervirens Feature Summary

Attributes
Alaska to North Central & Eastern U.S.A
Perennial
Flowers
The cluster of 0.5-in. drooping, sac-like, single spurred, pale pink tubular flowers with yellow tips
Pink
Purple/Lavender
White
Gold/Yellow
Orange
Cream/Tan
Leaves
1-4 in. finely divided, pale bluish-green leaves with whitish bloom; slender branching stems
Whole Plant Traits
Native Plant
Wildflower

Capnoides sempervirens Attributes

Capnoides sempervirens: Country Or Region Of Origin

Alaska to North Central & Eastern U.S.A

Capnoides sempervirens: Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Capnoides sempervirens Flowers

Capnoides sempervirens: Flower Description

The cluster of 0.5-in. drooping, sac-like, single spurred, pale pink tubular flowers with yellow tips

Capnoides sempervirens: Flower Color

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Cream/Tan
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Gold/Yellow
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Orange
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Pink
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Purple/Lavender
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White

Capnoides sempervirens Leaves

Capnoides sempervirens: Leaf Description

1-4 in. finely divided, pale bluish-green leaves with whitish bloom; slender branching stems

Capnoides sempervirens: Leaf Color

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Green

Capnoides sempervirens: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Capnoides sempervirens Whole Plant Traits

Capnoides sempervirens: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Capnoides sempervirens Stem

Capnoides sempervirens: Stem Color

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Green

Capnoides sempervirens: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes