Meconopsis

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MECONOPSIS

Meconopsis betonicifolia

©Meconopsis betonicifolia in all its glory

©Meconopsis betonicifolia

Meconopsis betonicifolia 'Henson Violet'

Himalayan Blue Poppy

This attractive plant has loose rosettes of light bluish green leaves and striking saucer-shaped blue flowers in summer. It is considered a challenge to grow by even the most experienced gardeners but is worth the effort. The amazing blue flower color is a traffic stopper. Best grown in partial shade in a sheltered location in cool, moist, well-drained soil. 48”x18” Deciduous. May be short-lived, particularly in sodden winter soils. Native to thickets in the Himalayan Mountains. Hardy to 0 degrees F. Papaveraceae

Meconopsis cambrica

©Meconopsis cambrica

Welsh Poppy

Tufts of pale green leaves and yellow, cup-shaped flowers from summer to fall. Grow in sun to part shade. Easy to grow. 18”x10” Deciduous. Hardy to -10 degrees F. Western European native. Papaveraceae

Meconopsis nepaulensis

Satin Poppy

The satin poppy has hairy, lobed basal leaves and branching stems with many bowl-shaped pink, purple, red or yellow flowers in early summer. This is a dramatic plant 4-8 feet tall with an impressive floral display. The bad news is that it is monocarpic and dies after it blooms, however seeds can be collected and grown to start its life cycle again.

Grow in partial shade in moist, humus rich, well-drained soil. Hardy to 10 degrees F. Western Himalayas. Papaveraceae