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Argemone albiflora
Also Known As
- White Prickly Poppy
Plant type
annual / biennial
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 1-11
Argemone albiflora plant details
Argemone albiflora is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Argemone albiflora
- Plant type: annual / biennial
- Plant family: papaveraceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: cottage garden, easy-to-grow, spiky, toxic
GROWING CONDITIONS for Argemone albiflora
- USDA Zones: 1 - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
- Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Argemone albiflora
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Argemone platyceras hunnemannii, Holy Cardoon, Prickly Poppy
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 1'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Golden Prickly Poppy
Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
1-12
Size
Height: 18"-30"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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