Corydalis ochroleuca
pale corydalis
A compact, clump-forming, evergreen perennial to 30cm tall with foliage divided into oval light green leaflets that are paler beneath. Dense clusters of white flowers tipped with bright yellow, each up to 1.5cm long, are borne from late spring into summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Corydalis can be annuals, biennials or tuberous or rhizomatous perennials, with ternately or pinnately lobed leaves and racemes of spurred, tubular flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- SE Europe
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in a moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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