This multi-stemmed fibrous rooted perennial forms a clump with grey-green divided leaves that have obovate leaflets. The leaflets are deeply lobed and the yellow throated white tube-shaped flowers appear in a upright cluster from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 5 to 8

Corydalis ochroleucais naturally found in a south-east Europe from Greece to Italy growing on rocky hillsides and in woodland settings from the sea level to an altitude of 2,500 m (8,202 ft).

It prefers a semi-shaded to full sun protected position and grows in well-drained but moist fertile sandy-stony to clay soils that are tending acidic with a pH 6-7.8 and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

This herbaceous perennial is grown for its spreading habit and flowers. It is planted in small or alpine gardens along front borders or uses a ground cover in a woodland setting. It is suitable coastal and low-mountain regions establishing in 2-3 years but may be short lived. This perennial is also grown in patio pots and planter boxes or used in a shaded rockery. ID 3529

Corydalis (KOH-ry-DAH-lis) ochroleuca (OH-kroh-LOO-kah)

Fumariaceae (foo-mar-ee-AY-see-ee)