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    • Photo of Corydalis cheilanthifolia flower, foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Photo by Dancing Oaks Nursery

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    Corydalis cheilanthifolia

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 10"-16"
    • W: 20"-40"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Corydalis cheilanthifolia plant details

    Corydalis cheilanthifolia is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Corydalis cheilanthifolia

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: papaveraceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 20 IN - 40 IN - wide, 10 IN - 16 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: border plant, floriferous, self-sowing, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Corydalis cheilanthifolia

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: humidity
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Corydalis cheilanthifolia is a unique and unusual species with light green to bluish green, finely-dissected, fern-like foliage that emerges flushed with bronzy orange, a colour that can also be maintained with some summer sun. The foliage can also remain evergreen in mild winter climates. Butter yellow dragon-like flowers appear on spikes above the foliage from spring into summer. Choice and rare.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Perfect for a shady rock garden or rocky crevice, this tiny Chinese gem produces its slender stalks of 1/2" bright yellow flowers from a rosette of ferny foliage. PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Ferny Corydalis has canary yellow flowers held on straight stems above bronzish brown frond-like leaves. Reseeds. 16" tall and wide.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Corydalis cheilanthifolia plant

    How to Grow Corydalis cheilanthifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Corydalis solida 'Beth Evans'

    aka Beth Evans Fumewort

    Plant Type

    Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-8"

    Width: 6"-10"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Corydalis solida 'Beth Evans' form by Kristine Paulus
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    Corydalis aurea

    aka Golden Corydalis, Golden Smoke, Scrambled Eggs

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-12

    Size

    Height: 15"

    Width: 15"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Corydalis aurea flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Corydalis flexuosa 'Blue Panda'

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Corydalis flexuosa 'Blue Panda' flower, foliage by Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
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    Pseudofumaria lutea

    aka Corydalis lutea, Yellow Corydalis, Yellow Fumewort

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-10a

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Pseudofumaria lutea flower, foliage by Jerzy Opioła
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    Corydalis elata

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 16"-24"

    Width: 20"-24"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Corydalis elata flower, foliage by Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
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