Prickly Poppy
Prickly Poppy
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Argemone spp.
Argemone spp.
Mexican Prickly Poppy, Texas Prickly Poppy; Argemone
Mexico and Texas.
3
–
6 feet
1
–
3 feet
Central Texas
Texas
Full Sun
Part Sun/Shade
Very Low
Deer Resistant
Flowering
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About This Plant
Sun. An annual wildflower with lobed, bluish-grey thistle leaves, easily identified by its poppy-like spring flowers. There are at least three species: Argemone sanguinea is the burgundy-colored form, A. mexicana is the yellow form, and A. albiflora is white.
Use it as a summer barrier plant in unwatered areas. It thrives in dry, sandy, or rocky soils, and reseeds prolifically in disturbed areas from roadsides to gardens.
All parts of the plant, including its seed, are toxic. It is not preferred by deer.
Maintenance
None required. Prickly leaves can be a bit of a pain, compared to other wildflowers.
Features
Plant Type:
Wildflowers
Size:
3-6' H, 1-3' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Sandy, Thin
Wildlife:
Butterflies, Pollinators
Flower Color:
Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Bloom Time:
July, August, September, October
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No
This plant goes well with
Coreopsis spp.
Castilleja indivisa
Papaver x
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