Argemone grandiflora
PRICKLY POPPY, MEXICAN CREPE POPPY
Papaveraceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous biennial

Hardiness zones: 8-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1.5m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

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Origins: Mexico

Other Botanical Names: Argemone mexicana var. grandiflora

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Argemone grandiflora
PRICKLY POPPY, MEXICAN CREPE POPPY
Papaveraceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: deciduous biennial

Hardiness zones: 8-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1.5m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

FEATURES

Flowers: white or yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: blue-grey


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits dry style & cottage designs

Uses: border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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