Glaucium grandiflorum

Also Known As

Grand-flowered Horned Poppy

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 30"
W: 36"

planting zones

7a-11

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Glaucium grandiflorum plant details

Glaucium grandiflorum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Glaucium grandiflorum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 36 IN wide, 30 IN tall
Flowers: orange blooms in summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, floriferous, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Glaucium grandiflorum

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A dazzling “must” for the DRY GARDEN! Hundreds of silky 1½” Poppy flowers go for broke from mid-Summer to Fall & longer on this heat & drought tolerant mistake-proof Mediterranean native. Beautifully held all around & from top to bottom on a billowy 30”x 36” much branched form, the attractive soft blue-green stems & leaves provide a winning harmony with the enchanting blooms. Easy as pie, it’s insect & deer resistant & not fussy about soil. For longest (till November) bloom, deadhead & give it a bit of Summer water. Self-sows.