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Meconopsis, Himalayan Blue Poppy 'Slieve Donard'

Meconopsis

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

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Meconopsis (mee-koh-NOP-sis)

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6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

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