Stylomecon heterophylla

Also Known As

Papaver heterophyllum
Wind Poppy

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

1-11

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Stylomecon heterophylla plant details

Stylomecon heterophylla is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In summer and winter orange flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Stylomecon heterophylla

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in summer and winter
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, fragrant, native plant, rare, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Stylomecon heterophylla

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Seldom seen in cultivation, when this rare CA native poppy blooms, it’s a sight to behold! Lovely 2” glowing orange, 4-petalled blooms display a prominent peacock’s crown of golden stamens against a showy ruby eye. “Lily-of-the-Valley” scented! Here’s the trick: this poppy likes good soil with excellent drainage – so toss a couple of handfuls of gravel into your planting hole or grow in a container. To 1-2’ tall.