Corydalis lutea
Botanical Name
Corydalis lutea
Hardiness
zones 5 to 7
Height
9 to 15 inches
Width
18 inches
Flowers
Late spring to fall: yellow
Light
Part shade to shade
Soil
Moist, well-drained, gravelly
Planting and Care
Drainage in key, corydalis does not like 'wet feet', especially in winter. Corydalis will not perform well in the deep South where the summers are hot and humid. Will self seed. Works well in the cottage garden or planted around rocks and stones. Transplant in spring while small.
Problems
None serious