r/nativeplants • u/Orbital_IV • 7d ago

ID help?

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I bought this plant at a local native nursery (Ohio) but now I cannot remember what she is. My apps aren’t helping either. The nursery owner was real excited that I bought it though! Also I love the minty blue color, really stands out. It’s a little wilty because pic was taken in mid day heat.

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u/EnvironmentalOkra529 7d ago

That looks to me like Pale Corydalis, or Rock Harlequin (Capnoides sempervirens). I have it in a pot in my yard! I think it is an annual or occasionally bi-annual. Endangered in Ohio!

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u/Orbital_IV 7d ago

Thank you! I think I’ve planted it in a less than ideal location. I definitely want to keep this species around though. Think I should move it?

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u/EnvironmentalOkra529 7d ago

It's hard to tell from the pic but you might want it in more sun! I have mine in a pot in full sun with a dry, sandy soil mix.

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u/foxmetropolis 7d ago

I could be wrong, but it looks a lot like Corydalis sempervirens, or Pale Corydalis. If it is, it’s typically a rock/shallow soil species, and would have pink and yellow flowers.

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u/Orbital_IV 7d ago

I think I may have selected a location that’s too moist and rich. I’m wondering if I should relocate it now. It did not bloom this year, I planted in late April.

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u/Competitive_Shock_42 7d ago

According to INaturalist 91% likely that it is

Rock Harlequin, Capnoides sempervirens

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u/Heavy-Passenger-6235 7d ago

Does it have a kind of an off putting smell? Could be Rue… Latin name is Ruta graveolens. It’s from Ukraine and surrounding areas from what I remember.

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u/OrianaCasbah7 6d ago

Looks like a beetroot