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Celandine Poppy growing in a garden
Perennial flower

Celandine Poppy plant profile

Stylophorum diphyllum

A perennial flower for shade.

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When to plant

When to plant Celandine Poppy

Celandine poppy bears bright yellow flowers from spring into early summer (NC State: April to June) over deeply lobed foliage. Plant or divide in spring or fall in moist, shaded, humus-rich soil; it self-seeds.

The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.

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Shows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.

Growing conditions

Sun
Shade
Soil pH
6 to 8
Lifecycle
Perennial
Hardiness
Zones 4a to 9bFind my hardiness zone

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Evidence behind this profile

Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.

  1. Stylophorum diphyllum (Celandine Poppy, Yellow Wood Poppy)

    North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (NC State Extension). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.