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golden corydalis
Corydalis aurea ssp. aurea


Fort Collins

Synonyms
Corydalis aurea, scrambled eggs
Dimensions
Height: 8.0 in. to 1.0 ft.
Spread: 4.0 in.; to 6.0 in.
Growth Form
Herbaceous
Program Association
Nature in the City
Wildlife Uses
Grassland Birds, Pollinators/ Invertebrates, Riparian Birds, Shrubland Birds, Small Mammals
Sun Requirements
Full Sun, Part Sun, Shade
Water Requirements
Low
Plant Community
Foothills, Mountains, Plains, Subalpine
Season of Bloom
April, May, June, July, August
Flower Color
Yellow Shades
Leaf Color
Green Shades
Aggressiveness
Not aggressive
Design Considerations
Container Friendly, Small Spaces, Showy Flowers
Other Considerations
Deer Tolerant, Limited Availability
Duration
Annual, Biennial
Natural Landscape Position
Fort Collins Model
1, 2, 3
Soil Type
Rocky, Sandy
Pests/Disease Prone
No
Hazards/Toxic
No City Data.

Notes

The Flora of Colorado recognizes two subspecies of C. aurea, both are native to Colorado. They vary slightly from each other; this subspecies has flowers that do not exceed the leaves.