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Corydalis lutea

Yellow Corydalis (Yellow Fumitory)

A mounding, woodland perennial with fern-like, blue-green foliage showcasing the tubular, yellow flowers.

  • »  AKA Pseudofumaria lutea
  • »  One of the longest blooming shade plants available
  • »  Yellow, tubular flowers
  • »  Low mounds of fern-like, green foliage
  • »  Excellent in shaded, rock gardens or front borders
  • »  Bloom Time: Late spring, thru the summer into the fall
  • »  Flower Size: 2 cm

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:30-45 cm
  • Spread:30-50 cm
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
Exposure
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
• Slow
Attributes
• Long Blooming
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
• Compact
• Mounding
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Naturalizing
• Rock garden
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Corydalis lutea

Grows best in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in partial shade. It is reasonably drought tolerant, and can handle full sun if adequate moisture is provided. Corydalis self-seeds freely but is easy to control.