Woods Poppy, Celandine Poppy
Family: Papaveraceae (Poppy
Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 4-9
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Height: 12-18 inches
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Spread: 9-12 inches
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Bloom Time: April to June
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Bloom: 4-petaled poppy-like yellow or yellow/orange flowers
in small clusters atop stems
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Light: part to full shade
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Soil: rich, acidic well-drained;
tolerates lime
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Moisture: medium to wet
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Use: naturalize in shaded woodland,
wildflower, or rain gardens
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Care: requires moisture throughout
summer; withers during drought
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Concerns: no serious insect or disease
problems; self-seeding may be a problem if containment is desired
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Native to: Eastern North America
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Notes: blue-green pinnately-lobed basal
foliage is silvery beneath; flowering stems bear a pair of deeply-lobed leaves;
stems contain a bright yellow sap used as a dye by Native Americans; propagate
by seed or division; chipmunks feed on seeds;
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Supplier: Donated by Karen Allenstein &
Mary Pelzer
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Naturalistic Garden H154
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