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Argemone munita

Prickly Poppy

Plant photo of: Argemone munita
Information by: PlantMaster        Photographer: Betsy Thompson

 

Description

This short lived, evergreen perennial is approximately 3' tall and 3' wide and produces 3" white flowers in the summer that are accented by silver gray, thorny foliage. This plant is invasive in some areas. Flowers resemble Matilija poppies. This plant does well in desert as well as mountain areas and can be used on difficult hillsides.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.