Corydalis lutea

Corydalis lutea has clusters of bright yellow, spurred flowers that bloom above blue-green foliage for months on end.


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Corydalis lutea has clusters of bright yellow, spurred flowers that bloom above blue-green foliage for months on end. Plants can self-seed lightly in the garden but do not become invasive. Looks great colonizing stone walls or steps or popping up in the shade garden.

Common Name:  Rock Harlequin

Family:  Papaveraceae (The Poppy Family)

Zone Hardiness:  4-8

Light:  Part Shade Full Sun Part Sun

Height:  12-24"

Width:  12-24"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Yellow

Secondary Bloom Colour:  

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

Bloom Time:  Spring - Summer

Soil Moisture:  Average, Dry

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Fragrance:  Yes

Berries:  

Benefits:  Butterflies

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Rock crevices, talus, forest clearings, open woods, and on burned or otherwise disturbed areas in shallow, often dry soil; 10-1550 metres.

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