Corydalis lutea

Common Name: Yellow Corydalis

Everything about this perennial is dainty and refined. Fresh green, fern-like leaves are held in softly falling tiers, resembling the fronds of Maiden-Hair Fern.

Beginning in late spring, clusters of light yellow to rich gold flowers, somewhat like those of the fringed bleeding heart, hover just above the foliage. Though blooming is heaviest in late spring, C. lutea will continue to produce flowers thru mid-fall if plants are kept moist. Use this plant in cottage gardens, shaded rock gardens, or in containers. Reseeds prolifically.

Height:

9.0-15.0 Inches

Spread:

12.0-15.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7

Flower Color:

Yellow/Gold Shades Orange Shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Spring Early Summer Midsummer Late Summer Early Fall Mid Fall

Critter Resistant:

Rabbit Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium Rapid

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Easy To Grow Edging Mass Planting

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Corydalis grows best in moist, well-drained soils that are alkaline. Adding lime to the soil will help to achieve these conditions. However, C. lutea tends to tolerate drier conditions better than the other species. Though it will grow in full sun with consistant moisture, this plant prefers partial shade. It self-seeds freely, and these seedlings can easily be transplanted to other locations or removed.

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