Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry to the touch. Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Corydalis repens, the creeping corydalis, is a low-growing perennial with delicate, fern-like foliage and charming pink to purple spurred flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers dappled shade or morning sun with afternoon shade. Avoid intense direct sunlight.
Regularly
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, allow top layer to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in dormancy.
Well-drained, humus-rich
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in cool to moderate temperatures. Protect from extreme heat and frost.
Light
25% intensity
Feed with diluted balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during the growing season. Avoid over-fertilization.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry to the touch. Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming and maintain a tidy appearance. Remove any yellowing or dead foliage as it appears. Pruning is generally minimal, primarily for aesthetic purposes and to manage size.
Creeping corydalis can be propagated by division of established clumps in early spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown fresh in autumn or stratified and sown in spring. Root cuttings are another viable method.
Repot every 2-3 years in spring, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one to allow for root growth.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Creeping Corydalis (Corydalis repens)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Genus | Corydalis |
| Species | Corydalis repens |
Similar in genus Corydalis
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