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Argemone mexicana
Also Known As
- Golden Prickly Poppy
Plant type
annual / biennial
size
- H: 18"-30"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 1-12
Argemone mexicana plant details
Argemone mexicana is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with blue, variegated and white foliage. In summer yellow 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, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Argemone mexicana
- Plant type: annual / biennial
- Plant family: papaveraceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue, variegated and white
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 30 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: self-sowing
GROWING CONDITIONS for Argemone mexicana
- USDA Zones: 1 - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
- Soil needs: alkaline, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Argemone mexicana
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- alkaline
- adaptable
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
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
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 1'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
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Zones
1-11
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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