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Glaucium flavum
Also Known As
- Yellow Horned Poppy
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 1'-3'
- W: 18"
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Glaucium flavum plant details
Glaucium flavum is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Glaucium flavum
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: papaveraceae
- Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 18 IN wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Glaucium flavum
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
One of the most distinctive species of the Poppy family. Showy, deeply lobed, blue-grey leaves form a rosette. It bears 2", bright yellow, upright flowers on branched stems up to 3' tall, followed by seed pods up to 1' long! 12"-36" tall, 18" spread. LOVES POOR TO MODERATELY FERTILE, well-drained soil.
By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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How to Grow Glaucium flavum
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
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