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Corydalis ochroleuca (Pale 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 ochroleuca
Other names
Pale corydalis
Genus
Corydalis Corydalis
Species
C. ochroleuca - C. ochroleuca is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with light green finely divided leaves and racemes of creamy-white flowers from late spring to summer.
Corydalis ochroleuca is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Cream, White in Spring; White, Cream in Summer
Foliage
Light green in Spring; Light green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Propagation
C. ochroleuca self-seeds freeely.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Corydalis ochroleuca (Pale corydalis) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Rock, Underplanting, Wildflower
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
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 ochroleuca
Other names
Pale corydalis
Genus
Corydalis Corydalis
Species
C. ochroleuca - C. ochroleuca is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with light green finely divided leaves and racemes of creamy-white flowers from late spring to summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Cream, White in Spring; White, Cream in Summer
Foliage
Light green in Spring; Light green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Propagation
C. ochroleuca self-seeds freeely.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Corydalis ochroleuca (Pale corydalis) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Rock, Underplanting, Wildflower
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
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
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| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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