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