Plume Poppy

Macleaya Cordata

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Overview

Plume Poppy (Macleaya cordata) is a towering, herbaceous perennial, reaching 5-8 feet in height. Renowned for its silvery-green, deeply lobed leaves and statuesque clusters of tiny, ivory to soft pink flowers resembling feathery plumes in summer. This low-maintenance plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Its vigorous growth and rhizomatous spread, up to 4 feet wide, make it ideal for back borders or as a privacy screen.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–9Climate Temperate

Plume Poppy (Macleaya Cordata) — deeply lobed leaves and statuesque clusters of tiny

Plume Poppy (Macleaya Cordata) — ivory to soft pink flowers resembling feathery plumes in summer

Plume Poppy (Macleaya Cordata) — Renowned for its silvery-green

Plume Poppy (Macleaya Cordata) — Plume Poppy (Macleaya cordata) is a towering, herbaceous perennial, reaching 5-8 feet in height

Plume Poppy (Macleaya Cordata) — This low-maintenance plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil

Plume Poppy (Macleaya Cordata) — Flourishing to a height of about 5 to 8 feet with a spread of 2 to 4 feet

Plume Poppy (Macleaya Cordata) — is an imposing herbaceous perennial that adds an air of drama and fine texture to your garden landscape

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Papaveraceae
Climate: Temperate

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Plume Poppy (Macleaya Cordata) — deeply lobed leaves and statuesque clusters of tiny

Plume Poppy (Macleaya Cordata) — ivory to soft pink flowers resembling feathery plumes in summer

Plume Poppy (Macleaya Cordata) — Renowned for its silvery-green

Plume Poppy (Macleaya Cordata) — Plume Poppy (Macleaya cordata) is a towering, herbaceous perennial, reaching 5-8 feet in height

Plume Poppy (Macleaya Cordata) — This low-maintenance plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil

Plume Poppy (Macleaya Cordata) — Flourishing to a height of about 5 to 8 feet with a spread of 2 to 4 feet

Plume Poppy (Macleaya Cordata) — is an imposing herbaceous perennial that adds an air of drama and fine texture to your garden landscape

Plume Poppy (Macleaya Cordata) — Its vigorous growth and rhizomatous spread

Plume Poppy (Macleaya Cordata) — make it ideal for back borders or as a privacy screen

Plume Poppy (Macleaya Cordata) — boasting a lobe-shaped appearance that spans up to 10 inches across

Plume Poppy (Macleaya Cordata) — providing an architectural quality to the plant's silhouette.<br><br>In mid to late summer

Plume Poppy (Macleaya Cordata) — The leaves are an intricate blue-green

Plume Poppy (Macleaya Cordata) — this stately plant demands attention both for its size and its distinctive foliage

Plume Poppy (Macleaya Cordata) — cloud-like panicles of delicate creamy-white to pale pink blooms

Plume Poppy (Macleaya Cordata) — The blooms reach lengths of up to 8 inches

Plume Poppy (Macleaya Cordata) — These feathery flowers stand tall above the foliage

Plume Poppy (Macleaya Cordata) — the Plume Poppy presents airy

Plume Poppy (Macleaya Cordata) — creating a captivating display that brings a soft contrast to denser plants within the garden

Plume Poppy (Macleaya Cordata) — offering valuable vertical interest.<br><br>Thriving in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8

Plume Poppy (Macleaya Cordata) — Macleaya cordata prefers full sun to partial shade and grows best in well-drained soil

Plume Poppy (Macleaya Cordata) — it can spread invasively through rhizomes if allowed

Plume Poppy (Macleaya Cordata) — It's important to note that while the Plume Poppy is moderately drought tolerant

Plume Poppy (Macleaya Cordata) — white flowers in the garden

Plume Poppy (Macleaya Cordata) — due to its vigor and stature

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