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Genus: Corydalis Species: lutea Common Name: Yellow Corydalis Family: Papaveraceae + Fumariaceae Order: Ranunculales Native: Europe Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 1 to 1.5 feet Width: 1 to 1.5 feet Flowering Season: Late Spring to Fall Flower Color: Yellow Propagation: Seed Zone: 5-7 Note: Corydalis is suitable for borders or rock, cottage and woodland gardens. This woodland species does not tolerate high humidity or high temperatures during the Summer months, nor wet soils during the Winter. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moderately dry, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.