Stylophorum lasiocarpum

A biennial or short-lived perennial, to around 50cm high in flower, forming a low mound of lobed and toothed green leaves. Leafy, branching, upright stems bear clusters of bright yellow, poppy-like flowers that open in succession from late spring to late summer, followed by long, silver haired seed capsules that explode when ripe to scatter seed

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Botanical Details

Family
Papaveraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
A small genus of just three species of herbaceous perennials, native to woodland areas of North America and China. The foliage is green and lobed with wavy edges, and yellow, poppy-like flowers appear on long, bristly stems in spring and summer
Name Status
Unresolved

How to Grow

Cultivation

Thrives in moist but well-drained, humus rich soil in partial or deep shade; will tolerate dry and heavy soils. Foliage may scorch in sun. Ideal for a shady border or woodland garden

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown in containers in autumn, or by division in spring, though plants may be slow to re-establish. May self-seed in place in good conditions

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering if seed is not required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free