Wood Poppy

Wood Poppy has deeply lobed, blue-green foliage forms an attractive ground cover that adds texture and interest to the landscape even when the plant is not blooming. In early spring, it bursts into a profusion of cheerful yellow flowers with four petals, creating a picturesque display that enlivens the garden. These vibrant blooms contrast the fresh green leaves, creating a focal point in any garden design.

The wood poppy is native to the eastern part of the United States and Ontario, Canada. However, in Canada, it's considered an endangered species due to loss of habitat. It's officially known as Stylophorum Diphyllum. Gardeners commonly refer to it as the yellowwood or celandine, and it's part of the Papaveraceae family. This wildflower is commonly found in forests, along rivers and streams, and in ravines. History buffs may be pleased to know that the yellow sap was once used by American Indians as a clothing dye.

Prized Features of the Wood Poppy

The Stylophorum Diphyllum is loved for its yellow to orange four-petaled flowers. It can reach heights of 18 inches, and the flowers can grow to two inches across. The leaves of this brilliantly-colored wildflower are green or gray-green, and they contain lobed leaves that can get up to six inches. Gardeners can expect this flower to bloom from March to May.

How to Make the Most of the Wood Poppy

The Stylophorum Diphyllum thrives in areas that mimic its natural habitat. This means that it does well in shade gardens, native areas that are being rewilded, along water features, if shade is available, and along wooded areas. Gardeners can even plant it under and around tall shade trees and shrubs to help brighten the area.

Wildlife Seen Around the Wood Poppy

The Stylophorum Diphyllum primarily attracts chipmunks with its seeds. However, the pollen in the flowers has been known to attract a variety of bees.

Ideal Companion Plants for the Wood Poppy

The Stylophorum Diphyllum does well around other wildflowers as well as trees, shrubs, and ornamental grasses. Some ideal companion plants include bleeding hearts, foamflowers, wild ginger, hostas, columbines, and spiderworts. Gardeners can also pair it with ostrich ferns, Virginia bluebells, wild geraniums, and the woodland phlox.

Gardeners can enjoy this wildflower anywhere in their yards. However, they may find that it looks best under and around trees and shrubs and as part of a wildflower garden or native plant garden. It can also be planted alongside shaded paths to help define the walkway.

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