Corydalis lutea (Fumewort)
Fumewort, Fumitory, Yellow Corydalis
Noted for its long blooming season, Corydalis lutea (Fumewort) is a perennial forming an attractive mound of fern-like, fresh green, divided leaves. From late spring to early fall, bright yellow, short-spurred, locket-shaped flowers, 3/4 in. long (2 cm), are produced in great quantities. Easy to grow, Corydalis lutea thrives on neglect and will happily self-seed. Perfect for shaded rockeries or as a ground cover in woodland and naturalized areas. Evergreen in mild climates.
- Grows in clumps, 12-18 in. tall and wide (30-45 cm). May aggressively self-seed in the garden in optimum growing conditions.
- Best in part shade to full shade, in moderately fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Usually intolerant of hot and humid summer conditions
- Virtually disease and pest free.
- A great perennial plant for beds and borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens or woodlands
- Native to Southern Europe
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 5
– 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 4
– 8 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Corydalis - Fumeworts |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (45cm) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5
– 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 4
– 8 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Corydalis - Fumeworts |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (45cm) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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