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Family description Corydalis.

Corydalis is a low growing plant forming clumps or mounds of ferny foliage in delicate shades ranging from blue-green to bronze. During the spring and early summer, masses of tubular flowers are produced in light shades of yellow, pink or blue. Some varieties produce tubers but most grow from fibrous or fleshy rootstocks, all of which can be divided for propagation. Grows best in a semi-shaded position that does not get too dry.

General care.

No special care is required for this plant. snip all dieing foliage to the ground in autumn.

Notes on Toxicity or Culinary usage.

No toxic, culinary or medicinal properties known.

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Species description. Corydalis flexuosa.

Appears more delicate than C. lutea but is hardy enough if left alone. Does not spread so easily.

Display characteristics for Corydalis flexuosa.

• Plant type: Dicotyledon. Deciduous
• Habit: Rounded
• Type: Perennial. Herbaceous. Tuber.
• Height: 0.30 mtr.
• Spread: 0.30 mtr.
• Attractive to wildlife: None
• Preferred soil type: Clay. Loam. Sand. Silt.
• Soil moisture requirement: Medium
• Soil ph: Undefined
• Suitable position: Border. Container. Rockery.
• Light requirements: Full sun. Part sun. Shade.
• Summer water requirements: Low
• Winter water requirements: None
• Minimum temperature: -10 °c
• Safe Minimum temperature: -5 °c
• Safe Maximum temperature: 30 °c
• Maximum temperature: 0 °c
• Wind tolerance: Medium
• Salt tolerance: None
• Drought tolerance: Medium
• Waterlogging tolerance: Medium
• Toxicity-Edibility: Moderate illness possible
• Bloom attributes: Showy display.
• Foliage attributes: Undefined
• Berry attributes: Undefined
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