Wilson's corydalis

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An evergreen, tap-rooted perennial with ferny, grey-green leaves and loose clusters of tubular, canary-yellow flowers tipped with green, produced in spring

Wilson's corydalis

Scientific classification

Species
Wilson's corydalis (Corydalis wilsonii)
Genus
Corydalis
Family
Papaveraceae
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Toxicity
Alpine Rockery
Plant type
0.1-0.5 metres
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
Evergreen
Foliage
Clump forming
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full shade · Partial shade
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Distribution of Wilson's corydalis

Distribution map

Central China

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Wilson's corydalis

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Wilson's corydalis care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Full shade · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers in an open frame when ripe or by division in autumn

Growing

Grow in a bulb frame or alpine house in equal parts loam, leaf mould and grit, or in a shady wall. Resents excessive wet

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

May suffer from aphids and glasshouse red spider mite under glass

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