Corydalis lutea
Corydalis lutea has clusters of bright yellow, spurred flowers that bloom above blue-green foliage for months on end.
Corydalis lutea has clusters of bright yellow, spurred flowers that bloom above blue-green foliage for months on end, literally spring until fall. 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 amongst other perennials. Can be evergreen in mild climates. Tolerant of full shade. Where happy it can form an attractive ground cover or fill in the spaces between other perennials to create a closed cover. Attracts butterflies. Deer resistant.
Common Name: Rock Harlequin
Family: Papaveraceae (The Poppy Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-8
Light: Part Shade, Full Sun, Part Sun, Full Shade
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Bloom Time: Spring - Fall
Foliage Colour: Bluish
Class: Semi-evergreen
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
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Fragrance: No
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Benefits: Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Yes
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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