Celandine Poppy
Stylophorum Diphyllum
Overview
The Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum diphyllum) is a vibrant woodland perennial, flourishing in moist, rich soil. Reaching up to 18 inches in height, it showcases bright yellow blossoms, each approximately 2 inches wide, atop bluish-green, lobed foliage. Blooming in early spring, it adds a splash of color to shady areas and continues to provide ornamental leaf texture after flowering. Ideal for naturalizing in Eastern U.S. landscapes. Hardy in zones 4-9.

Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 4–9
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 1–1.5 Ft.
- Mature width
- 1–1.5 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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