Corydalis lutea (Yellow Corydalis)
Botanical Information
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Genus | Corydalis |
| Species | lutea |
| Synonyms | Pseudofumaria lutea |
| Category | Bulbs, Perennials, Wildflowers & Weeds |
| Origin | Native to Europe. |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 7 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4 - 7 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -26 - 12 |
| Temperature (°F) | -15 - 10 |
| Height | 20 - 30 cm |
| Spread | 20 - 30 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A perennial with fern-like green foliage and bright yellow, long blooming flowers. |
| Shape | Mound-forming habit. |
| Landscape | Excellent as ground cover in a shaded rock or cottage garden. |
| Propagation | Self-seeding, sometimes becoming invasive in optimal conditions. |
| Cultivation | Grows in medium fertile soil, good drainage system with ample shade. Cannot withstand heat during the summer and moisture in the winter. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are fern-like in appearance, green in colour, and have 2-3 leaflets, each with 3 lobes. |
| Flower Description | Bright yellow flowers formed with three short petals. |
Photographs
Corydalis lutea, Form
Corydalis lutea, Flower
Corydalis lutea, Form (2)
Corydalis lutea, Form (3)
