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Meconopsis, Blue Poppy, Himalayan Poppy 'Willie Duncan'

Meconopsis

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Family

Papaveraceae (pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Meconopsis (mee-koh-NOP-sis)

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Height

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Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Sun Exposure

Danger

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

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Seed Collecting

Partial to Full Shade

Fruit Shape

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Fruit Size

Light Blue

Dark Blue

Blue-Violet

Fruit Colors

Late Spring/Early Summer

Growing Habit

Herbaceous

Days to Maturity

Seed Type

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Alpines and Rock Gardens

Perennials

Where to Grow

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Propagation Methods

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

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Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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Terri1948

| June 2013 | neutral

Originating from the Himalayas, Meconopsis prefer colder areas and can be difficult to grow in hot, dry conditions.
They require l...Read More

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Meconopsis, Blue Poppy, Himalayan Poppy 'Willie Duncan'

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