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Greater celandine

Greater celandine

Chelidonium majus

perennial part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 4aZone 9b

A self-seeding biennial or short-lived perennial with bright yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. Historically used in herbal medicine, though it contains toxic alkaloids and is considered invasive in many regions.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1.5–3′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 4aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Europe and Western Asia

Function & Care

medicinalwildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed