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Argemone Species, Texas Prickly Poppy

Argemoneaurantiaca

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Family
Papaveraceae (pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Argemone (AR-ge-mon-ee)
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Species
aurantiaca (aw-ran-ti-AYE-kuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
This plant is resistant to deer
Textured
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Regional

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

De Leon, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

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eatmyplants
Comanche county, TX (Zone 8a) | March 2009 | positive

In 2007, we had record rainfall and this plant appeared in some ditches in my area. It's a rough plant but I find the blooms beautiful an...Read More

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frostweed
Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

Texas Prickly Poppy, Argemone aurantiaca, is Endemic to Texas.

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