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    Meconopsis grandis

    Also Known As

    • Blue Poppy
    • Himalayan Blue Poppy

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-36"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Meconopsis grandis plant details

    Meconopsis grandis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Grows well with dappled shade - shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Meconopsis grandis

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: papaveraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in spring
    Uses: woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Meconopsis grandis

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: dappled shade - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    One of the fabled blue poppies of the Himalayas with sky blue blooms in mid spring on 3 foot stems. Best in shade with cool, rich soil.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Blue perennial poppy from the Himalaya.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Meconopsis grandis plant

    How to Grow Meconopsis grandis

    • Sun Exposure

      • dappled shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Meconopsis betonicifolia

    aka Blue Himalayan Poppy, Blue Poppy

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 8"-20"

    • mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Meconopsis betonicifolia flower by Gachepi
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    Papaver cambricum

    aka Meconopsis cambrica, Welsh Poppy

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6b-10b

    Size

    Height: 18"

    Width: 18"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Papaver cambricum flower by Drow_male
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    Papaver cambricum 'Muriel Brown'

    aka Meconopsis cambrica 'Muriel Brown', Muriel Brown Welsh Poppy

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Papaver cambricum 'Muriel Brown' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Papaver cambricum [double-flowered]

    aka Meconopsis cambrica 'Flore Pleno', Welsh Poppy 'Flore Pleno'

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 15"-18"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Papaver cambricum [double-flowered] flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Meconopsis X sheldonii

    aka Blue Himalayan Poppy

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 16"-24"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Meconopsis X sheldonii flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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