Corydalis lutea (Yellow Corydalis)


Botanical Information

FamilyPapaveraceae
GenusCorydalis
Specieslutea
SynonymsPseudofumaria lutea
CategoryBulbs, Perennials, Wildflowers & Weeds
OriginNative to Europe.
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Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4 - 7
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-26 - 12
Temperature (°F)-15 - 10
Height20 - 30 cm
Spread20 - 30 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA perennial with fern-like green foliage and bright yellow, long blooming flowers.
ShapeMound-forming habit.
LandscapeExcellent as ground cover in a shaded rock or cottage garden.
PropagationSelf-seeding, sometimes becoming invasive in optimal conditions.
CultivationGrows in medium fertile soil, good drainage system with ample shade. Cannot withstand heat during the summer and moisture in the winter.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are fern-like in appearance, green in colour, and have 2-3 leaflets, each with 3 lobes.
Flower DescriptionBright yellow flowers formed with three short petals.

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