| Description | Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum diphyllum) A native wildflower that grows best in moist shaded wildflower gardens. |
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| Pronunciation | (sty-LAH-for-um) |
| Plant Type | Perennials Hardy, Wild Flowers |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-8 |
| Sunlight | shade |
| Moisture | prefers moist |
| Soil & Site | prefers moist, moist soil conditions prolongs the persistence of the foliage |
| Flowers | bright yellow single daisy-like, borne in a terminal inflorescence, blooms 2-3 week of May |
| Leaves | the drier the site the quicker the disappearance of the foliage, leaves are deeply cut, 10-15 inches |
| Roots | deep roots |
| Dimensions | 12-18 inches tall |
| Maintenance | have deep roots, best to leave undisturbed, will colonize areas |
| Propagation | seeds, careful division in the spring |
| Native Site | Native to Eastern North America. |
| Misc Facts | Cut stem produce a yellow sap once used as a dye. |
| Notes & Reference | #144-Missouri Botanical Gardens web site (www.missouribotanicalgarden.org), Boerner Botanical Gardens Plant data base |
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