How to Grow Corydalis

Corydalis are spring-blooming plants for the light woodland. They have clusters of small, tubular flowers in yellow or blue, and delicate, ferny foliage.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Bypass Pruners
• Compost Makers
• Fertilizers
• Garden Spades
• Garden Trowels
• Mulch
• Plants

Choosing Corydalis

1. Look for plants at nurseries in spring and summer.

2. Buy corydalis in 4-inch to 1-gallon containers.

3. Choose healthy-looking plants with signs of new growth in leaves and flower buds.

Planting Corydalis

1. Plant corydalis in light shade in well-drained soil.

2. Add a light application of organic fertilizer to the planting hole.

3. Place the plants no deeper than they were growing in the containers.

4. Set the plants 6 to 12 inches apart.

5. Mulch around but not on top of the plants with 3 inches of organic compost.

6. Water well until soil is completely moist.

Caring for Corydalis

1. Cut off any dead, remaining stems in late winter using bypass pruners or scissors.

2. Apply a light application of organic fertilizer to the top of the soil in early spring; follow package directions.

3. Mulch around but not on top of the plants with 3 inches of organic compost in early spring.

4. Water well weekly until soil is completely moist in summers with no rainfall.