plume poppy

Also known as: tree celandine

Macleaya cordata is a tall, rhizomatous perennial, up to 2.5m tall, with broad rounded 5-7 lobed, grey-green leaves to 20cm, whitish beneath, and tall, to 1m, plumes of pendent, tiny buff-white flowers in summer.

Scientific classification

Species: plume poppy (Macleaya cordata)
Genus: Macleaya
Family: Papaveraceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of plume poppy

Distribution map

China, Japan

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of plume poppy

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plume poppy care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Cut down to the base in late autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division in late autumn or spring or separate root rhizomes when dormant in winter and treat as you would root cuttings

Growing

Grows best in a deep, moderately fertile soil that is moist but well-drained, but will tolerate most soils. It needs plenty of space and has the potential to become a nuisance on sandy soils. For best foliage, provide shelter from cold winds; like sun but tolerates partial shade

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