Corydalis lydica — Clump forming

Overview

Corydalis lydica is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Corydalis, part of the Papaveraceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. Corydalis lydica grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock garden, patio and container plants, cottage and informal garden, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.

About

Corydalis lydica is a clump-forming cultivar within the Corydalis genus, which comprises annuals, biennials, and perennials with tuberous or rhizomatous growth. This plant has deciduous or evergreen foliage and produces racemes of spurred, tubular flowers in spring. It thrives in partial shade and is adaptable to various aspects and exposures, preferring moist but well-drained loam soils with a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for rock gardens, patios, cottage gardens, flower borders, and underplanting roses and shrubs.

About the genus

Corydalis is a genus of about 540 species of annual and perennial herbaceous plants in the family Papaveraceae, native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere and the high mountains of tropical eastern Africa. They are most diverse in China and the Himalayas, with at least 357 species in China. Corydalis species are the only dicots having only a single cotyledon.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Corydalis

Sunlight: Partial shade
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Corydalis lydica size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous, Evergreen
Suggested uses: Rock garden, Patio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs