Corydalis ochroleuca - P9

Description
The Pale corydalis (Corydalis ochroleuca) is a bushy, clump-forming, evergreen perennial that produces white, lip-shaped flowers in clusters from May to September. Its pinnate leaves are blue-green. In a shady position with well-drained, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and spreads to approx. 35 cm. The Pale corydalis is highly frost-hardy.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pseudofumaria alba.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * winter green * easy to care for

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Pale corydalis are blue-green and pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Pale corydalis has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, clump-forming.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Pale corydalis creates lovely accents when combined with: shade sedge, cymbalaria, wood poppy.

Care
Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
Corydalis ochroleuca produces white, lip-shaped flowers in clusters from May onwards.

Use
Rockery, bee pasture, woodland edge, shade