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Stylomeconheterophylla

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Family
Papaveraceae (pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Stylomecon (sty-LOH-mee-kon)
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Species
heterophylla (het-er-oh-FIL-uh)
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Synonym
Papaver heterophyllum
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Albany, California

Calabasas, California

Los Angeles, California

Richmond, California

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Los Angeles, CA (Zone 10a) | March 2017 | positive

I planted this a couple of months ago in the ground and in a pot at my community garden plot. The one in the pot has bloomed - i will pos...Read More

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