The greater celandine is a showy perennial or biennial in the poppy
family that bears yellow flowers and gray-green leaves. Chelidonium majus is
native to rocky slopes and woodlands in Europe and western Asia. Plants
typically grow in a clump to 12-24” tall. Loose umbels of 4-petaled, 1-inch
wide, yellow flowers bloom May to August. Flowers are followed by smooth,
slender seed capsules (to 2” long) that split open when ripe to release tiny
seeds. Lobed to deeply pinnatifid gray-green leaves (5-10” long) appear on green
stems. The plant has a long history of herbal/medicinal usage. Easily grown in
medium moisture, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Prefers moist
but not wet soils. Will also grow in full sun, particularly in cool summer
climates. Tolerates a wide range of soils including poor ones.
Growing Instructions
The seeds can be sown on the ground in the spring or fall or they can
be grown in pots at any time of the year. They germinate best when planted in
the shade.
1. The seeds like moist, well-drained soil. Prepare a mixture of half
potting soil and half sand, perlite or vermiculite. Put the soil in a pot.
Water the mixture so that it is moist but not wet.
2. Put the seeds on the soil.
3. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil.
4. Water the seeds.
5. Place the pots in an area with warm temperatures in part shade or
shade.
6. When the seedlings are a few inches tall, they can be transplanted.
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Henry (verified owner) –
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Kaden Arabic (verified owner) –
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Liam (verified owner) –
Easy to grow beautiful