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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeperennial
Distribution
Corydalis lutea
yellow corydalis
Flower Color
Description
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
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Cottage and informal gardenRock gardenGravel gardenLow MaintenanceBanks and slopesFlower borders and beds