USDA: 7a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H3 - G2 Australia: 1 - 5
Care Level
low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height
0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Spread
30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light
full sun
Soil Moisture
low to moist, well-drained
Soil Type
sandy
Soil pH
Description
Argemone polyanthemos (prickly poppy) bears showy and white blossoms during early summer to late summer. This annual has greyish green foliage.
Typical Uses
Annual.
Special Characteristics
It is worthy to note that Argemone polyanthemos tolerates drought.
Cautions
Argemone polyanthemos (prickly poppy) is poisonous or toxic so keep this in mind if you have children or pets that could be at risk. Thorns can make Argemone polyanthemos (prickly poppy) difficult to handle and careful planning of its siting in the garden will reduce the risk of injuries to children or pets.
