Corydalis ochroleuca

Corydalis ochroleuca

This is a good filler-in for semi-shaded areas. It seems to be present all through the year, starting to flower in spring when its dainty ferny green foliage is adorned with creamy white flowers, which have yellow throats and a green spot on the upper petals.

It makes very pleasant ground cover and, as it seeds itself prolifically, once it is in the garden you'll never be without it! It is hardy, reaching about twelve inches high, and will grow in any soil.

This item, by Pat Mansey, appeared in the September 2009 issue of The Cottage Gardener

© 2009 Pat Mansey