Prickly Poppy, Puakala

Argemoneglauca

Family
Papaveraceae (pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Argemone (AR-ge-mon-ee)
Species
glauca (GLAW-kuh)
Synonym
Argemone alba
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Not Applicable
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Honolulu, Hawaii

Kihei, Hawaii

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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Barberton, OH | February 2011 | positive

A few years ago a volunteer grew in my garden. I identified it as a prickly poppy. It bloomed, but did not self-seed. However it laste...Read More

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Clyde/Fines Creek, NC (Zone 5b) | December 2006 | positive

This poppy is endemic to Hawaii and was first collected in 1779 by a botanist on Captain Cook's expedition. It grows on the dry rocky soi...Read More

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