Botanical Name: Argemone munita
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Common Name: Prickly Poppy  
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Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green, Blue Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Meadow, Ranch, Native Garden

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border

 

Special Uses

n/a

 

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Betsy Thompson

  • Description

  • Notes

This Utah native is a tough, hardy perennial that is well suited to very dry gardens. Large, papery white petals surround showy yellow stamens. Blooms June through September. Stems and leaves are covered in prickly hairs, so don't place it near a path. The height varies with seed source, and can be anywhere from 15 to 40 inches tall.
Grow in full sun in nearly any soil that is well drained. Will not tolerate over-watering or wet soils. Water sparingly once established. Attracts native bees, honeybees, and butterflies.