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Argemone albiflora (Prickly Poppy) is an upright, prickly, deep-rooted, annual or biennial boasting large, poppy-like, pure white flowers, 4 in. across (10 cm), with numerous yellow or reddish stamens. Blooming for weeks from mid-spring to mid-summer, the ravishing blooms sit atop glaucous, prickly, branched stems. Resembling thistle leaves, the bluish-green leaves are pinnately lobed or cleft. All parts of the plant release a milky latex sap when damaged. Easy to grow, deer resistant, Prickly Poppy can be used as an ornamental. Its showy flowers make it a lovely addition to a native or wildflower garden. Great as a cut flower too!
| Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Papaveraceae |
| Common names | Prickly Poppy |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Papaveraceae |
| Common names | Prickly Poppy |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Argemone albiflora (Prickly Poppy) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Argemone albiflora (Prickly Poppy) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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