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Argemone glauca

 
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Family: Papaveraceae (pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Argemone (AR-ge-mon-ee) (Info)
Species: glauca (GLAW-kuh) (Info)

Synonym:Argemone alba

Category:
Annuals

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Blooms all year

Foliage:
Herbaceous
Silver/Gray
Veined

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
This plant is monocarpic

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

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2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive salix_man On Feb 5, 2011, salix_man from Barberton, OH wrote:

A few years ago a volunteer grew in my garden. I identified it as a prickly poppy. It bloomed, but did not self-seed. However it lasted for three winters before failing to regrow. The flowers had pure white petals. I would like to try this again.

Positive ilima On Dec 31, 2006, ilima from Clyde/Fines Creek, NC (Zone 5b) wrote:

This poppy is endemic to Hawaii and was first collected in 1779 by a botanist on Captain Cook's expedition. It grows on the dry rocky soils of the leeward side.

I collected seed and brought it to my garden where it frugally self seeds and germinates in full sun on bare dry soil after a good rain most often. I have just allowed to wander around on its own after my intial introduction as a pleasant surprise when it shows up.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Kihei, Hawaii



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