Argemone albiflora (Prickly Poppy)
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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!
- Grows up to 2-3 ft. tall (60-90 cm) and 2 ft. wide (60 cm). This plant self-sows, maintaining its presence in the garden.
- Performs best in full sun to part shade in light well-drained soils. Deer resistant.
- Propagate by seed.
- All parts of this plant are extremely toxic.
- Native from Virginia south to Florida, west to Texas, north to Missouri.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 7
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| 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) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin, Northeast, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Southeast, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Southwest, Texas |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
Alternative Plants to Consider
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 7
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| 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) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin, Northeast, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Southeast, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Southwest, Texas |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
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