Golden Corydalis
Corydalis micrantha
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Golden Corydalis (Corydalis micrantha) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
part shade
Water
low
Size
4"–12" H × 2"–6" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun
Native to
AR, IA, IL, KS and 9 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
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Corydalis micrantha is a delicate annual wildflower that grows 4-12 inches tall with small, finely divided leaves. It produces tiny tubular flowers in spring and early summer, thriving in partial shade with minimal water needs. This small native forb naturally fills gaps in garden beds and woodland edges.
In an HOA neighborhood
Golden Corydalis takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Annual nature means gaps when plants die back
- Can appear weedy or unkempt to conventional landscaping standards
- Self-seeding habit may create unpredictable garden appearance
Wildlife value
The small flowers attract native bees and beetles during its spring to early summer bloom period. As an annual, it provides seasonal nectar resources for pollinators.
Common questions
- How much sun does Golden Corydalis need?
- Golden Corydalis grows best in part shade conditions.
- When does Golden Corydalis bloom?
- Golden Corydalis blooms in April, May, and June.
- Where is Golden Corydalis native?
- Golden Corydalis (Corydalis micrantha) is native to AR, IA, IL, KS and 9 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Golden Corydalis attract?
- Golden Corydalis draws bees and beetles.
- Is Golden Corydalis HOA-friendly?
- Golden Corydalis takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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