Corydalis cheilanthifolia

Ferny Corydalis

Family: Papaveraceae Poppy


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Late Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Alpine garden, border, ground cover, rock garden
Height 12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm
Spread 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Black
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling, rounded
Attributes and features Naturalizing