Corydalis lutea

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Corydalis lutea

Yellow Corydalis

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Information by: Photographer: Myrna Dowsett

Description

This perennial will grow to 16" tall and has dark grayish/green foliage with tubular yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It does best in moist soil and light shade.

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Rocky

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Ranch, Water Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.