Photo of Glaucium species 'Iran' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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Glaucium species 'Iran'

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 1-11

Glaucium species 'Iran' plant details

Glaucium species 'Iran' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial with blue foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Glaucium species 'Iran'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, floriferous, rock garden, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Glaucium species 'Iran'

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We are very impressed with this unknown Glaucium species. Incandescent, brilliant red, tulip-shaped flowers on fairly short stems above silvery, lacey foliage. It's an annual, so collect the seed and you too can blow your horticultural buddies away! Poor soil with good drainage is OK.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Glaucium species 'Iran' plant

How to Grow Glaucium species 'Iran'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen

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