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Glaucium corniculatum

Also Known As

  • Red Horned Poppy

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 12"-20"
  • W: 10"-16"

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

Glaucium corniculatum plant details

Glaucium corniculatum is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen annual / biennial with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Glaucium corniculatum

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 10 IN - 16 IN - wide, 12 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Glaucium corniculatum

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bright red poppies in Summer! This eye-catching Summer poppy loves poor to moderately fertile well drained soil and full sun. It forms a rosette of finely lobed, silvery-gray-green foliage 12” tall to 16” wide. The 2” cup shaped flowers are a silky bright red, unusually with a black spot at the base of each petal (like the “Lady Bird Poppy”) and are produced freely early Summer to Fall. Re-seeds!

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Glaucium corniculatum plant

How to Grow Glaucium corniculatum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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