Family: Papaveraceae (pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Argemone (AR-ge-mon-ee) (Info) Species: ochroleuca (ock-roh-LEW-kuh) (Info)
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Category: Annuals
Height: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing: 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) 15-18 in. (38-45 cm) 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness: Unknown - Tell us
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color: Pale Yellow
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage: Variegated Silver/Gray Blue-Green
Other details: May be a noxious weed or invasive Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Soil pH requirements: 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information: Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods: From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting: Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
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