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Corydalis lutea
Yellow Corydalis
Origin: Native to Europe.
| Family |
| Papaveraceae |
| Genus |
| Corydalis |
| Species |
| lutea |
| Category |
| Bulbs, Perennials, Weeds |
| Synonyms |
| Pseudofumaria lutea |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 5 - 7 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 4 - 7 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 - H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -26 - 12 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -15 - 10 |
| Height |
| 20 - 30 cm |
| Spread |
| 20 - 30 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| A perennial with fern-like green foliage and bright yellow, long blooming flowers. |
| Landscape |
| Excellent as ground cover in a shaded rock or cottage garden. |
| Cultivation |
| Grows in medium fertile soil, good drainage system with ample shade. Cannot withstand heat during the summer and moisture in the winter. |
| Shape |
| Mound-forming habit. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| 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. |
| Propagation |
| Self-seeding, sometimes becoming invasive in optimal conditions. |
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