Argemone mexicana
MEXICAN PRICKLY POPPY
Papaveraceae

 
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Plant type: annual

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
1m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

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Flowers: yellow or white

Flowering Time: late summer to early autumn

Leaves: blue-grey
 
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Argemone mexicana
MEXICAN PRICKLY POPPY
Papaveraceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: annual

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
1m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow or white

Flowering Time: late summer to early autumn

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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