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Prickly Poppy

Argemone Munita

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Overview

Prickly Poppy (Argemone munita) is a striking perennial with a bold presence. It reaches up to 3ft in height and 2ft in width, displaying large, white to yellow flowers up to 6in across atop blue-green, spiny foliage. Blooming from spring to summer, this drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soils. Excellent for xeriscaping, it adds texture and a vibrant splash of color to arid landscapes.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 3–10Type Annual, PerennialClimate Temperate
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — Its leaves and stems are covered with spiny prickles
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — consider it for wildflower meadows; is a striking plant that is both visually appealing and robustPrickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — multi-colored and white flowers in the garden; with a spread of approximately 1 to 2 feet, image 128Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — The blooms are characteristically pure white with a vibrant yellow center that draws in pollinators; providing a boldPrickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — annual / perennial for full; the Prickly Poppy is an exceptional candidatePrickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — enhancing the garden's ecology.<br><br>Adapted to well-drained soilsPrickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — and can provide a deterrent against browsing by small animals.<br><br>Given its hardiness+159

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Annual, Perennial
Family
Papaveraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — Its leaves and stems are covered with spiny prickles
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — consider it for wildflower meadows; is a striking plant that is both visually appealing and robust
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — multi-colored and white flowers in the garden; with a spread of approximately 1 to 2 feet, image 128
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — The blooms are characteristically pure white with a vibrant yellow center that draws in pollinators; providing a bold
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — annual / perennial for full; the Prickly Poppy is an exceptional candidate
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — enhancing the garden's ecology.<br><br>Adapted to well-drained soils
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — and can provide a deterrent against browsing by small animals.<br><br>Given its hardiness
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — When integrating into landscape design; annual / perennial for full, image 123
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — multi-colored and white flowers in the garden; with a spread of approximately 1 to 2 feet
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — annual / perennial for full
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — The blooms are characteristically pure white with a vibrant yellow center that draws in pollinators; providing a, image 117
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — with a spread of approximately 1 to 2 feet; this North American native flourishes under full sun exposure and is, image 87
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — the Prickly Poppy is an exceptional candidate; it reaches up to 3ft in height and 2ft in width, image 75
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — Excellent for xeriscaping, it adds texture and a vibrant splash of color to arid landscapes; commonly referred to, image 83
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — the Prickly Poppy is an exceptional candidate; it reaches up to 3ft in height and 2ft in width
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — consider it for wildflower meadows; is a striking plant that is both visually appealing and robust, image 124
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — which bloom from late spring to early fall; drought-resistant plant with a dramatic flair, image 115
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — Its leaves and stems are covered with spiny prickles; excellent for xeriscaping, it adds texture and a vibrant, image 120
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — annual / perennial for full; the Prickly Poppy is an exceptional candidate, image 104
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — It reaches up to 3ft in height and 2ft in width; which bloom from late spring to early fall, image 106
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — Despite its prickly nature; enhancing the garden's ecology.<br><br>Adapted to well-drained soils, image 99
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — annual / perennial for full; the Prickly Poppy is an exceptional candidate, image 78
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — Blooming from spring to summer, this drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soils; annual /, image 82
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — drought-resistant plant with a dramatic flair; despite its prickly nature, image 74
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