Corydalis — 17 species
Botanical species in the genus Corydalis recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Corydalis ambigua
Corydalis ambigua
Family: Papaveraceae
Cultivation
Prefers a moist, well-drained rather light soil, thriving in semi-shade. Grows well in a woodland garden or peat bed. This species is very closely related to and probably part of C. fumariifolia.
Full cultivation guide →Corydalis aurea
Corydalis aurea
Family: Papaveraceae
Cultivation
Prefers a moist, well-drained rather light soil, thriving in semi-shade. Grows well in a woodland garden or peat bed. Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits.
Full cultivation guide →Corydalis cava
Corydalis cava
Family: Papaveraceae
Cultivation
Prefers a moist, well-drained rather light soil, thriving in semi-shade. Grows well in a woodland garden or peat bed. There is at least one named variety, selected for its ornamental value.
Full cultivation guide →Corydalis decumbens
Corydalis decumbens
Family: Papaveraceae
Cultivation
New tubers arise directly on the old tuber, mainly from axils of radical leaves. The flowers are nearly white or pale pink, sometimes marked with light blue, smelling like sweet violets (Viola odorata). Plants are self-compatible.
Full cultivation guide →Corydalis edulis
Corydalis edulis
Family: Papaveraceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it could succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a moist, well-drained rather light soil, thriving in semi-shade.
Full cultivation guide →Corydalis falconeri
Corydalis falconeri
Family: Papaveraceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a moist, well-drained rather light soil, thriving in semi-shade.
Full cultivation guide →Corydalis govaniana
Corydalis govaniana
Family: Papaveraceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a moist, well-drained rather light soil, thriving in semi-shade.
Full cultivation guide →Corydalis incisa
Corydalis incisa
Family: Papaveraceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a moist, well-drained rather light soil, thriving in semi-shade.
Full cultivation guide →Corydalis intermedia
Corydalis intermedia
Family: Papaveraceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a moist, well-drained rather light soil, thriving in semi-shade.
Full cultivation guide →Corydalis juncea
Corydalis juncea
Family: Papaveraceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. This species belongs to the section 'Fasciculatae' of the genus. The roots of many, if not all the species in that section, are eaten in the Himalayas.
Full cultivation guide →Corydalis ochotensis
Corydalis ochotensis
Family: Papaveraceae
Cultivation
Prefers a moist, well-drained rather light soil, thriving in semi-shade. Grows well in a woodland garden or peat bed. Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits.
Full cultivation guide →Corydalis pallida
Corydalis pallida
Family: Papaveraceae
Cultivation
Prefers a moist, well-drained rather light soil, thriving in semi-shade. Grows well in a woodland garden or peat bed. Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits.
Full cultivation guide →Corydalis solida
Corydalis solida
Family: Papaveraceae
Cultivation
Prefers a moist, well-drained rather light soil, thriving in semi-shade. Grows well in a woodland garden or peat bed. Increases well when grown in a bulb frame, but less freely when grown in the garden.
Full cultivation guide →Corydalis ternata
Corydalis ternata
Family: Papaveraceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a moist, well-drained rather light soil, thriving in semi-shade.
Full cultivation guide →Corydalis vaginans
Corydalis vaginans
Family: Papaveraceae
Cultivation
Prefers a moist, well-drained rather light soil, thriving in semi-shade. Grows well in a woodland garden or peat bed. Plants in this genus seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits.
Full cultivation guide →Corydalis yanhusuo
Corydalis yanhusuo
Family: Papaveraceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a moist, well-drained rather light soil, thriving in semi-shade.
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