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Prickly Poppy

Argemone spp.
Mexican Prickly Poppy, Texas Prickly Poppy; Argemone
3

6 feet
1

3 feet
Mexico and Texas.
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  • Central Texas
  • Texas
  • Full Sun
  • Part Sun/Shade
  • Very Low
  • Flowering

About This Plant

Sun. An annual wildflower with lobed, bluish-grey thistle leaves, easily identified by its poppy-like spring flowers. 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. Not preferred by deer. There are three species: Argemone sanguinea is the burgundy-colored form, A. mexicana is the yellow form, and A. albiflora is white.

Maintenance

None required. Prickly leaves require careful handling.

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

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