Frostweed is that picture of the prickly poppy that plant that grows in all the pastures but the cows won't touch because of the thorns? I never realized that was a poppy. Thanks for all the poppy pictures I've had a bad cold and been unable to think clearly for over a week. I watch the poppy forum but many of the different varieties seem to really need the cold weather that they see in the northern states. I have sown seeds for Shirley, Flander's and CA poppies but I'm wondering if I should bother with the Oriental or Icelandic poppies. They are so pretty but I don't know how they would do down here.
Poppies in Texas
Yes, I suppose they are, and they are just as beautiful as any other poppy, the petals are like silk, I love them. There are also many others including a yellow and a rose prickly poppies that are native to Texas.
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showimage/13518/
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showimage/147089/
I have always loved the "white thistle flower" that's what my family calls them. I never knew they were poppies but since I love poppies it shouldn't be a surprise that they caught my eye.
I wish I had the yellow and the rose poppies too, but maybe some day.