Argemone platyceras 'Busy Bee'

Also Known As

Busy Bee Prickly Poppy

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

1-12

Argemone platyceras 'Busy Bee' plant details

Argemone platyceras 'Busy Bee' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. 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, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Argemone platyceras 'Busy Bee'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cottage garden, easy-to-grow, heirloom, self-sowing, spiky

GROWING CONDITIONS for Argemone platyceras 'Busy Bee'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This native to Texas and New Mexico was described as a 'favorite annual' in 1840! Pure white flowers 4-5" across combine well with the gray-green color of the prickly stems and leaves. The masses of blooms look beautiful with California poppies. Thrives in hot, dry, sandy soils. Blooms early to midsummer; cut back after the first flush of bloom for another show. Bees love it! Self sows.

By: Select Seeds

Gardening facts about Argemone platyceras 'Busy Bee' plant

How to Grow Argemone platyceras 'Busy Bee'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant