- Wildlife
- Wildflowers
- Yellow Corydalis
Paul Slade
About
Yellow Corydalis is a pretty yellow flower that originally came from the foothills of the Alps in southern Europe, but now grows wild in the UK often as an escapee from gardens. A shade-loving plant, it flowers from spring until mid-summer.
How to identify
The leaves of Yellow Corydalis are much-divided and yellow-green. The flowers are like small yellow trumpets.
Where to find it
Found all over the UK, but rarer in Scotland and Ireland.
Habitats
When to find it
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
How can people help
To encourage wildlife into your garden, try planting native flower species in your borders to provide a 'nectar-cafe' for bees and butterflies. But if you do prefer some non-native varieties, be careful when you throw away cuttings - species can easily escape into surrounding habitats and can cause problems for local wildlife. To find out more about wildlife-friendly gardening, visit our Wild About Gardens website: a joint initiative with the RHS, there's plenty of facts and tips to get you started.