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Stylophorum Species, Chinese Celandine Poppy

Stylophorumlasiocarpum

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Family
Papaveraceae (pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Stylophorum (sty-loh-FOR-um)
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Species
lasiocarpum (las-ee-oh-KAR-pum)
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Synonym
Chelidonium lasiocarpum
Hylomecon lasiocarpum
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Richmond, California

Baltimore, Maryland

Painted Post, New York

Bellingham, Washington

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Baltimore, MD (Zone 7a) | May 2010 | positive

Nice texture and color in the woodland garden in late spring/early summer. Much less invasive than its American cousin - other noted diff...Read More

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