Melinda Myers

Corydalis

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 & 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