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| Plant Number: 1.358.050 | USDA Zone: 3 - 9 |
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 | Meconopsis betonicifolia |
| Common name : Blue Himalayan Poppy |
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| Blue Himalayan Poppies are one of the most impressive plants for the shade garden. Plants form a rosette of hairy leaves, bearing large satiny flowers in an amazing shade of true blue. These are not always easy to please, demanding an evenly moist, rich soil and cool woodland conditions. Plants are not long lived, typically flowering in the second or third year, setting seed, then dying out. Gardeners in hot summer climates seldom succeed with these plants, yet they are surprisingly tolerant of cold winter conditions.
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Conditions |
Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Normal
Soil pH
Neutral
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Moist
Care Level
Moderate
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Flower Colour
Deep Blue
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Foliage Color
Light Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border
Rabbit Resistant
Massed
Specimen
Woodland
Flower Head Size
Large
Height
80-120 cm
31-47 inches
Spread
30-45 cm
12-18 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Slow
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