Glaucidium palmatum

Also Known As

Japanese Wood Poppy

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"
W: 20"

planting zones

5a-7b

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Glaucidium palmatum plant details

Glaucidium palmatum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade and even moisture - moderate water. Does well in acidic and rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Glaucidium palmatum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 IN wide, 18 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Glaucidium palmatum

USDA Zones: 5a - 7b
Sun exposure: bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - moderate

Soil needs: acidic and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Glaucidium palmatum is a star of the early spring garden. This famous Japanese woodlander has large, silky, pale purple-pink blossoms over attractively textured foliage. Hard to find and highly prized. The flowers resemble a single peony or pink buttercup which speaks to the confusion in its taxonomy. Previously placed in either the Buttercup or Peony families, Japanese Wood Poppy has most recently been placed in its very own family. Best in moist but well-drained soil in cool shade.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Blooms: spring, purple-rose pink, large palmate foliage/ Paeonia relative Zone 4-9. 3', Japan, part shade-shade, moist, well drained

By: Keeping it Green Nursery

This Japanese woodlander is among the very elite of plants for shade. Slow to propagate and uncommonly beautiful, this is always coveted and spendy. Broad Maple like leaves are the foil for the large 3" light lavender Poppy-esque flowers. Cool shade is ideal for this prize.