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Corydalis hybrid

How to grow Corydalis 'Canary Feathers'.

Ferny leaves. Canary-yellow flowers. Shade.

Light
Part sun, shade
Water
Moderate
Zones
5–8
Size
6–9 in. tall, 8–10 in. wide (taller in bloom)
Spacing
10–12 in. apart.
Pets
Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
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Lacy blue-green foliage with clusters of small tubular bright yellow flowers

Light

Part to full shade. Morning sun is fine; afternoon sun burns it.

Water

Keep evenly moist, especially in summer heat.

Planting and soil

Plant in spring in humus-rich soil that drains.

Feeding

Compost or leaf mulch in spring.

Pruning

Cut back by half after the first bloom to push new flowers.

Through the year

Up early in spring. Blooms spring into summer, with rebloom after a trim. Dies back in fall.

If something's off

Struggles in heat and dry soil. Corydalis contains alkaloids and can be toxic to pets if eaten.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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Why we stock it: Long-blooming color in a spot where most perennials just sulk.

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