prickly poppy
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An upright annual or biennial with dark blue-green, thistly-like prickly foliage and large, poppy-like white flowers with yellow to red centres appearing in the summer. Releases a milky, latex-like sap when crushed. Although individual flowers do not last long, they provide continuous blooming collectively. A great addition to a wildflower meadow or wildlife garden
Scientific classification
- Species
- prickly poppy (Argemone albiflora)
- Genus
- Argemone
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Sap may irritate skin. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of prickly poppy
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
Sap may irritate skin. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of prickly poppy
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prickly poppy care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed. Self-seeds easily in situ
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained sandy soil in sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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