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Corydalis aurea
Also Known As
- Golden Corydalis
- Golden Smoke
- Scrambled Eggs
Plant type
annual / biennial
size
- H: 15"
- W: 15"
planting zones
- 1-12
Corydalis aurea plant details
Corydalis aurea is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with blue and green foliage. In winter yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Corydalis aurea
- Plant type: annual / biennial
- Plant family: papaveraceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue and green
- Mature size: 15 IN wide, 15 IN tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in winter
- Uses: winter interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Corydalis aurea
- USDA Zones: 1 - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
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By: Stan Shebs
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By: David H. Kinder
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Gardening facts about Corydalis aurea plant
How to Grow Corydalis aurea
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- winter
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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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
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
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
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 10"-16"
Width: 20"-40"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 16"-24"
Width: 20"-24"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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