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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 5–10Climate Temperate
Yellow Corydalis (Corydalis Lutea) — Ideal for rock gardens and woodland settings

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Fumariaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Photos (105)

Yellow Corydalis (Corydalis Lutea) — Ideal for rock gardens and woodland settings; consider its ability to naturalize and provide a pop of color, image 95
Yellow Corydalis (Corydalis Lutea) — Native to the alpine regions of Italy and Switzerland, this plant brings a touch of European charm to gardens, image 98
Yellow Corydalis (Corydalis Lutea) — tubular golden-yellow flowers; this low-maintenance plant provides continuous blooms from late spring to early, image 93
Yellow Corydalis (Corydalis Lutea) — demonstrating a robust cold-hardiness.<br><br>Typically; it flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 7, image 100
Yellow Corydalis (Corydalis Lutea) — Yellow Corydalis reaches a modest height of 12 to 18 inches with a similar spread; these blooms sprout above, image 101
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) — Yellow Corydalis graces the landscape with a profusion of cheerful yellow, image 104
Yellow Corydalis (Corydalis Lutea) — making it an excellent choice for borders; yellow flowers in the garden, image 102
Yellow Corydalis (Corydalis Lutea) — or as an understory plant in light woodland settings; hardy in zones 5-7, it adapts well to a variety of soil, image 103

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