A bright, showy spring ephemeral, Celandine Poppy provides a burst of color in the early spring. Uniquely fuzzy flower buds and seed pods add a textural element. Do not confuse with Greater Celandine (Chelidonium majus) an invasive species.
Pollinator Type
Bees, flies, beetles
Plant Type
Herbaceous perennial
Zone
4 to 9
Height
1 ft.
Spread
1 ft.
Light
Shade, Partial Shade
Moisture Requirement
Medium Soil, Wet Soil
Bloom Color
Yellow
Bloom Time
April, May
Design Considerations
Will spread aggressively. Can be divided and transplanted easily. Great for the shade garden planted in masses.
Care and Maintenance
Divide plant when spreads.
Pest and Diseases
No major issues.
Establishment and Propagation
Start with plugs.
Commercial Availability
Occasionally available.
Alternative Plant Selections
Yellow Trout Lily
Native Status
Illinois native; southern Illinois.
Fall Color
NA
Growth habit
NA
Number of Caterpillars that Use this as a Host Plant
