Celandine-poppy
Stylophorum diphyllum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
12"–18" H × 12"–18" W
Bloom
Apr, May
Native to
DE
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Celandine-poppy is a woodland perennial that produces bright yellow, four-petaled flowers in spring above deeply lobed foliage. This compact native grows in neat clumps and goes dormant by midsummer, making it ideal for naturalizing under trees or in shaded garden beds.
In an HOA neighborhood
Celandine-poppy is an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: foundation, mid zone, backyard only.
- Goes completely dormant by midsummer leaving bare spots
- May self-seed and spread beyond original planting area
Wildlife value
The spring blooms provide nectar for native bees and beetles when few other flowers are available. The plant supports specialized insects that depend on native poppy family plants.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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