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Corydalis lutea
YELLOW CORYDALIS
Buy Yellow Lutea online. A dainty and refined shade perennial. Fresh green, maiden-hair-like leaves are held in softly layered tiers. In late spring, clusters of yellow flowers hover just above the foliage. Although the heaviest blooms are in late spring, yellow lutea will continue to flower through mid-autumn if kept moist. Great in cottage gardens and shady rock gardens. Reseeds prolifically.
Height:
9-15 Inches
Spread:
12-15 Inches
Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
- Root Rot - Low Resistance
- Leaf Scorch - Low Resistance
- Powdery Mildew - High Resistance
- Leaf Spot - Moderate Resistance
Preferred Planting Season*
- Summer Planting
- Spring Planting
Preferred Soil Conditions*
- Average
- Prefers High pH (Alkaline Soils)
- Well-Drained
- Adapts Well to Most Soil Types
- Moist
- Tolerates High pH (Alkaline Soils)
Propagation Methods*
- Tissue Culture
- Cuttings or Divisions
Season of Interest*
- Summer Flowering
- Late Summer/Early Autumn
- Spring
- Spring Flowering
- Summer
- Fall
- Late Spring/Early Summer
Sun Exposure*
- Prefers Morning Sun Only in Northern States
- Prefers Dappled Shade in Southern States
Uses*
- Under Power Lines
- Border Plant
- Wildlife Habitat
- Accent Plant
- Understory Planting
- Near Water Gardens or Ponds
- Rock Gardens
- Mass Planting
- Landscape Specimen
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance
Corydalis is easy to grow and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer. To give your plant the best start possible, we include free fertilizer with every order.
Interesting Notes
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