Celandine Poppy - Celandine Poppy

Celandine Poppy
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Plant Type: Perennial

Description:

The celandine poppy (stylophorum diphyllum) of the papaveraceae poppy family is a perennial wildflower native to the United States. Its one to two inch-wide yellow blooms cluster on 12 to 18-inch stems in spring and early summer. Even when not in bloom, the bright blue-green leaves, similar in shape to oak leaves, provide an interesting dimension to partial shade or full shade garden areas The whimsical, hairy seedpods contribute enchanting details as well.. The plant's fluid has been used as a natural dye. It is distinguished from the biennial celandine (Chelidonium majus), which was introduced into the United States, by its larger flowers and distinctive leaves.

This friendly wildflower is a good choice for beginners to try in their landscaping. Also known as the wood poppy, the celandine poppy is an excellent candidate for woodland gardens and naturalizing. These plants need an evenly moist, humus rich soil and may become dormant during drought, but will likely return the following year. The celandine poppy makes an excellent selection to naturalize shaded, moist woodland areas or to provide a transition to an adjacent woodland area. The Celandine poppy easily self-seeds so the expansion area available needs to be evaluated. Overgrown plantings may be divided and transplanted. Its moisture tolerance may make it a candidate for inclusion in a rain garden planting.

Typically starter plants are purchased for transplanting, but these charmers can be grown from seed. The celandine poppy is considered endangered in Canada, with only one large population remaining in Ontario.

Uses: Naturalizing; shade garden; woodland garden

Foliage: Yes

Flowering: Yes

Fragrant: No

Lighting Needs: Partial shade to full shade

Soil Type: Evenly moist and humus rich

Flower Color: Bright yellow

Growth Rate: Fast

Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9

Height: 12 to 18"

Width: 9 to 12"