Hunnemannia fumariifolia 'Sunlite'
Also Known As
- Mexican Tulip Poppy
- Sunlite Mexican Poppy
Plant type
annual / biennial
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 10"
planting zones
- 8a-11
Hunnemannia fumariifolia 'Sunlite' plant details
Hunnemannia fumariifolia 'Sunlite' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline, average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Hunnemannia fumariifolia 'Sunlite'
- Plant type: annual / biennial
- Plant family: papaveraceae
- Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 0 - 10 IN - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, heirloom, long-blooming
GROWING CONDITIONS for Hunnemannia fumariifolia 'Sunlite'
- USDA Zones: 8a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: alkaline, average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
If you love poppies, and just hate to see them go by as summer takes hold, you will love these silky, lemony cups of bloom. Long-flowering, throughout summer and into fall, its fabulous ferny grey-green foliage completes the package. Provide excellent drainage. Exclusively ours. Self sows.
By: Select Seeds
Perennial herb to 2' with finely cut, feathery blue-green leaves and large, cupped yellow flowers. The cheery, summertime blossoms have the texture of crepe-paper. Related to the California poppy, Hunnemannia is best used in full sun and well-drained soil as it is intolerant of wet conditions. Showy in masses, it will reseed but in a pleasing manner. Hardy to 10 °F. Mexico.
By: Native Sons
Gardening facts about Hunnemannia fumariifolia 'Sunlite' plant
How to Grow Hunnemannia fumariifolia 'Sunlite'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- alkaline
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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