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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

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Annual, Perennial
Family
Papaveraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Photos (166)

Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — The blooms are characteristically pure white with a vibrant yellow center that draws in pollinators
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — white to yellow flowers up to 6in across atop blue-green
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — drought-resistant plant with a dramatic flair; despite its prickly nature
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — Prickly Poppy (Argemone munita) is a striking perennial with a bold presence; blooming from spring to summer, this, image 53
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — commonly referred to as the Prickly Poppy; the blooms are characteristically pure white with a vibrant yellow center that
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 61
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — providing a bold vertical presence; the Argemone munita's silvery-blue foliage presents an attractive color, image 88
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — Prickly Poppy (Argemone munita) is a striking perennial with a bold presence; blooming from spring to summer, this, image 131
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — providing a bold vertical presence
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — drought-resistant plant with a dramatic flair; despite its prickly nature, image 126
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — the Prickly Poppy can thrive in USDA zones 7 through 10; when integrating into landscape design, image 70
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — annual / perennial with multi-colored and white blooms
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — providing a bold vertical presence; the Argemone munita's silvery-blue foliage presents an attractive color, image 114
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — Excellent for xeriscaping, it adds texture and a vibrant splash of color to arid landscapes; commonly referred to, image 57
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — When integrating into landscape design; annual / perennial for full
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — annual / perennial with multi-colored and white blooms; its leaves and stems are covered with spiny prickles
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — annual / perennial with multi-colored and white blooms; its leaves and stems are covered with spiny prickles, image 129
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — the Argemone munita's silvery-blue foliage presents an attractive color contrast
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — enhancing the garden's ecology.<br><br>Adapted to well-drained soils; and can provide a deterrent against, image 144
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — This North American native flourishes under full sun exposure and is highly drought tolerant; prickly Poppy, image 138
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — Excellent for xeriscaping, it adds texture and a vibrant splash of color to arid landscapes
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — providing a bold vertical presence; the Argemone munita's silvery-blue foliage presents an attractive color, image 62
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — It reaches up to 3ft in height and 2ft in width; which bloom from late spring to early fall, image 132
Prickly Poppy (Argemone Munita) — annual / perennial with multi-colored and white blooms; its leaves and stems are covered with spiny prickles, image 103
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