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Corydalis aurea
An annual or short-lived biennial of Alberta's disturbed ground, burn sites, and gravelly soils. Clusters of small yellow tubular flowers with a curled backward spur above ferny blue-green foliage. Self-seeds prolifically to maintain colonies even though individual plants are short-lived.
Quick Facts
Distribution
Province-wide, Zone 2
Light
Full sun to part shade
Bloom Time
May–July
Soil
Disturbed, well-drained sandy or gravelly
Water
Low to moderate
Toxic to Pets— Isoquinoline alkaloids — toxic to livestock and pets if browsed in quantity
Growing & Cultivation
Propagation
Seed — direct-sow in fall (natural stratification). Self-seeds freely.
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