| | | Family | Papaveraceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 2a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft) | | Spread | 25 - 30 cm (10 - 12 in) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Meconopsis cambrica (Welsh poppy) bears pastel yellow blooms during late spring to late summer. The foliage is dark green in colour. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, edging, mass planting and woodland. | | Special Characteristics | Meconopsis cambrica is noted for being naturally resistant to rabbits. | | Cautions | The growth rate of Meconopsis cambrica (Welsh poppy) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. | | |