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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
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
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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