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Corydalis lutea (Yellow corydalis)
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0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Corydalis lutea
Other names
Yellow corydalis, Yellow fumewort, Pseudofumaria lutea
Genus
Corydalis Corydalis
Species
C. lutea - C. lutea is a rounded, herbaceous perennial with green, dissected, fern-like foliage and golden-yellow flowers throughout summer.
Corydalis lutea is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Cushion or Mound Forming
Flower
Yellow in Spring; Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Light green in Spring; Light green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
This plant self seeds. Mature plants dislike being transplanted.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Corydalis lutea (Yellow corydalis) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Rock, Underplanting, Wallside and trellises, Wildflower
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Tolerates dry conditions and is ideal for rockeries and dry walls. Will winter-rot if left in sitting water. Tends to self-seed prolifically, and can become weedy.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Corydalis lutea
Other names
Yellow corydalis, Yellow fumewort, Pseudofumaria lutea
Genus
Corydalis Corydalis
Species
C. lutea - C. lutea is a rounded, herbaceous perennial with green, dissected, fern-like foliage and golden-yellow flowers throughout summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Cushion or Mound Forming
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Colour
Flower
Yellow in Spring; Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Light green in Spring; Light green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
This plant self seeds. Mature plants dislike being transplanted.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Corydalis lutea (Yellow corydalis) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Rock, Underplanting, Wallside and trellises, Wildflower
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Tolerates dry conditions and is ideal for rockeries and dry walls. Will winter-rot if left in sitting water. Tends to self-seed prolifically, and can become weedy.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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