Plants > Perennials

yellow corydalis

Corydalis lutea

Low Maintenance

Genus: Corydalis
Family: Papaveraceae

About this plant

A clump-forming, evergreen, semi-erect perennial to 30cm tall with pale green divided leaves forming a mound of fern-like foliage. Clusters of slender, bright yellow flowers with short spurs are borne from late spring into summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in a moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverWall Side BordersHedging Screens

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years