snow poppy
Also known as: dawn poppy
A vigorous, spreading perennial with heart- or kidney-shaped, greyish green leaves to 10cm across. Upright, branching stems bear loose sprays of shiny, white, poppy-like flowers up to 5cm across from late spring to mid-summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- snow poppy (Eomecon chionantha)
- Genus
- Eomecon
- Family
- Papaveraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of snow poppy
Distribution map
Eastern China
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of snow poppy
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snow poppy care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning needed
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame, or by division, in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in light shade, or in full sun provided the soil remains moist in summer. May spread rapidly in fertile soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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