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Brilliant Yellow

A yellow flower that blooms with such intensity, a shade of yellow that I take pleasure in calling, screaming yellow. A happy color, one that would be my choice if I were to purchase a Corvette Stingray. Not going to happen though. I wouldn’t be able to get it up my mountain road. The Stingray’s ground clearance leaves a lot to be desired.

This is a Wood Poppy (Stylophorum diphyllum). Native to eastern North America where there are moist forests, from USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 4 to 9.

Wood Poppies bloom from March through June, and beyond that, intermittently, if there is enough moisture. Planted next to Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica), the two plants create a lovely combination.

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A Native Yellow

Bravely coming up out of the ground. Poking its nose from beneath the soil with no inhibitions. No concerns about the potential crazy weather we might have. Wood Poppy (Stylophorum diphyllum).

Fast forward from this early March to mid-April. Beautiful yellow. Native to the woods of eastern North America.

Its sunshine yellow, glowing in blooms from spring through early summer.

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