| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Plant Height: | 6-24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | up to 24 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Other: Small slender pod with tiny black, shiny seeds |
| Fruiting Time: | Summer |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Summer |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Will Naturalize |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ |
| Pollinators: | Self Bees |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
| MrsBinWY | On March 11, 2017 | Seeds sown milk jug on back patio, 17 (all) seeds from AudreyDee |
| WebTucker | On February 28, 2023 | Bloomed |
![Date: c. 1815
illustration [as Fumaria aurea] by Syd. Edwards from 'The Botanic](/pics/2022-07-08/scvirginia/82dc82-250.jpg "Date: c. 1815
illustration [as Fumaria aurea] by Syd. Edwards from 'The Botanic")
