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Argemone munita

Prickly Poppy

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Information by:         Photographer: Betsy Thompson

 

Description

This short lived, evergreen perennial is approximately 3' tall and 3' wide and produces 3" white flowers in the summer that are accented by silver gray, thorny foliage. This plant is invasive in some areas. Flowers resemble Matilija poppies. This plant does well in desert as well as mountain areas and can be used on difficult hillsides.

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Width Range

n/a

Flower Color

White, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Ranch

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border

Special Uses

Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Lawn watering more than 5 minutes usually results in runoff. Use multiple cycle starts.