Corydalis Seeds - Manchu

Flower Specifications

Season: Perennial

USDA Zones: 3 - 8

Height: 10 inches

Bloom Season: Spring

Bloom Color: Yellow

Environment: Partial shade

Soil Type: Moist,well-drained, pH 5.8 - 6.8

Deer Resistant: Yes

House Plant: No

Latin Name: Corydalis Cheilantifolia

Planting Directions

Temperature: 72F (See Below)

Average Germ Time: 60 - 90 days

Light Required: Yes

Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

Sowing Rate: 6 seeds per plant

Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination

Plant Spacing: 12 inches

Notes: Keep at 72F for at least 6 weeks. Then keep at 25-39F for 6 weeks.

Care & Maintenance: Corydalis

Corydalis (Corydalis Cheilantifolia Manchu) - This is a wonderful perennial that can be grown from Corydalis seeds. Commonly called Ferny Corydalis, this 'Manchu' fern-leaved Corydalis is a hardy perennial that produces blooms of bright yellow. It grows about 10 inches tall and the same in width and attracts honeybees and butterflies. Great choice for USDA zones 3 - 8, reaches a height of about 10 inches, and can handle partial shade environments

Semi-evergreen foliage

Fern Leaf Corydalis is semi-evergreen, and has bronze-tinted, fern-like foliage. In the spring, spike-like stems with yellow flowers are produced.

Corydalis seed | manchu

How to grow

Begin the Corydalis flower seed germination process in late fall or early winter indoors. Start Corydalis flower seed in a warm compost, 72F with constant humidity for at least 6 weeks. Placing the starter trays in a plastic bag will help to keep the humidity high.

After the 6 week period, move the tray of Corydalis flower seeds to a protected area outdoors where the temperatures range from 25 - 39F for an additional 6 week period. Usually, the germination starts at 39F. Raise temperatures gradually up to 50F until germination is completed. Ferny Corydalis seedlings should be planted out when they are young. They do not transplant well if they are left growing in a pot for a long period.

Sowing Rate: 6 seeds per plant
Average Germ Time: 60 - 90 days
keep moist until germination
Attracts bees and butterflies
Depth: Do not cover seed but press into the soil