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Celandine Poppy

Stylophorum Diphyllum

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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.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–9Type PerennialClimate Temperate

Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum Diphyllum) — The Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum diphyllum) is a vibrant woodland perennial, flourishing in moist, rich soil

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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Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum Diphyllum) — or naturalized areas within the landscape; it showcases bright yellow blossoms

Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum Diphyllum) — Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 to 9, favoring the dappled light of a woodland setting, image 118

Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum Diphyllum) — blue-green leaves that grow up to 12 inches long

Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum Diphyllum) — For a planned garden, seedlings can be easily transplanted to control spread; it should be spaced, image 103

Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum Diphyllum) — Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 to 9, favoring the dappled light of a woodland setting, image 64

Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum Diphyllum) — providing a robust ground cover if left unmanaged; this species thrives in U.S

Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum Diphyllum) — blue-green leaves that grow up to 12 inches long; perennial for full or half, image 93

Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum Diphyllum) — scientifically known as Stylophorum diphyllum; making it a delightful choice for both casual and, image 115

Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum Diphyllum) — each approximately 2 inches wide; yellow flowers in the garden, image 58

Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum Diphyllum) — emerge in the early spring and continue through early summer, image 68

Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum Diphyllum) — well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH and requires minimal maintenance once, image 126

Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum Diphyllum) — well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH and requires minimal maintenance once established

Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum Diphyllum) — perennial for full or half

Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum Diphyllum) — scientifically known as Stylophorum diphyllum; making it a delightful choice for both casual and committed gardeners

Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum Diphyllum) — which allows it to form naturalized colonies; reaching up to 18 inches in height, image 74

Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum Diphyllum) — or naturalized areas within the landscape; it showcases bright yellow blossoms, image 105

Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum Diphyllum) — well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH and requires minimal maintenance once, image 72

Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum Diphyllum) — or naturalized areas within the landscape

Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum Diphyllum) — it showcases bright yellow blossoms

Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum Diphyllum) — it adds a splash of color to shady areas and continues to provide ornamental leaf texture after flowering, image 86

Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum Diphyllum) — blue-green leaves that grow up to 12 inches long; perennial for full or half, image 120

Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum Diphyllum) — perennial for full or half; or naturalized areas within the landscape, image 108

Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum Diphyllum) — yellow flowers in the garden

Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum Diphyllum) — is a captivating perennial flower native to the woodlands of Eastern North America; perennial with yellow, image 89

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David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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Daniel Cahen, CC BY 4.0 · source

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