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Yellow Corydalis

Corydalis Lutea

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Overview

Yellow Corydalis (Corydalis lutea) is a charming perennial boasting fern-like foliage and delicate, tubular golden-yellow flowers. Thriving in partial to full shade, it reaches 12-15 inches in height and spreads approximately 12 inches wide. Ideal for rock gardens and woodland settings, this low-maintenance plant provides continuous blooms from late spring to early fall, attracting pollinators. Hardy in zones 5-7, it adapts well to a variety of soil conditions but prefers well-drained sites.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–10Type PerennialClimate Temperate

Yellow Corydalis (Corydalis Lutea) — Yellow Corydalis graces the landscape with a profusion of cheerful yellow, image 58

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Fumariaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Yellow Corydalis (Corydalis Lutea) — When introducing Yellow Corydalis to a landscape design; tubular golden-yellow flowers, image 63

Yellow Corydalis (Corydalis Lutea) — tubular flowers that are about 1 inch in size; it requires minimal care and is relatively free from diseases, image 105

Yellow Corydalis (Corydalis Lutea) — perennial with yellow blooms; tubular flowers that are about 1 inch in size, image 91

Yellow Corydalis (Corydalis Lutea) — tubular flowers that are about 1 inch in size; it requires minimal care and is relatively free from diseases and pests

Yellow Corydalis (Corydalis Lutea) — Thriving in partial to full shade, it reaches 12-15 inches in height and spreads approximately 12 inches wide, image 71

Yellow Corydalis (Corydalis Lutea) — perennial for half or shade; making it a splendid choice for both novice gardeners and seasoned landscapers, image 92

Yellow Corydalis (Corydalis Lutea) — Yellow Corydalis graces the landscape with a profusion of cheerful yellow

Yellow Corydalis (Corydalis Lutea) — making it a splendid choice for both novice gardeners and seasoned landscapers alike

Yellow Corydalis (Corydalis Lutea) — tubular flowers that are about 1 inch in size; it requires minimal care and is relatively free from diseases, image 59

Corydalis Lutea

Corydalis Lutea

Corydalis Lutea

Corydalis Lutea

Corydalis Lutea

Corydalis Lutea

Corydalis Lutea

Corydalis Lutea

Corydalis Lutea

Corydalis Lutea

Corydalis Lutea

Corydalis Lutea

Corydalis Lutea

Corydalis Lutea

Corydalis Lutea

Photographs by 3 contributors

Salicyna, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Julia Kruse, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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