Argemone Species, Prickly Poppy

Argemonepleiacantha

Family
Papaveraceae (pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Argemone (AR-ge-mon-ee)
Species
pleiacantha (plee-uh-KAN-thuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Concho, Arizona

Prescott Valley, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Bradley, Florida

Brooksville, Florida

Zephyrhills, Florida

Barberton, Ohio

Arlington, Texas

Bulverde, Texas

Midland, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Zephyrhills, FL | April 2013 | positive

The Argemones are stunningly beautiful plants.The large flowering white ones are heavenly looking.They are beautiful growing among lark...Read More

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | July 2007 | positive

Seen growing along the side of the road between Concho & Showlow, Arizona. Apache County, Highway 61, June 30th, mid Summer, zone 6b, ele...Read More

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Tucson, AZ | December 2004 | positive

The foliage is very blue, and deeply serated with nasty spines. My specimen is very erect. I was told that this wildflower is a real ke...Read More

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Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b) | February 2003 | positive

It is so easy to mistake these for weeds before they bloom! They look great mixed with poppy, watch out for those thorns! Ouch!

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