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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

    Gardening facts about Argemone mexicana plant

    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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    Argemone munita

    aka Chicalote, Flatbud Prickly Poppy, Mexican Poppy, Prickly Poppy, Thistle Poppy

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Argemone munita flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Argemone hunnemannii

    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
    Photo of Argemone hunnemannii flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Argemone albiflora

    aka White Prickly Poppy

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Argemone albiflora flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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