Meconopsis Species, Tibetan Poppy, Blue Poppy

Meconopsishorridula

Family
Papaveraceae (pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Meconopsis (mee-koh-NOP-sis)
Species
horridula (hor-id-YOO-luh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Light Blue
Dark Blue
Medium Blue
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Portland, Oregon

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Minneapolis, MN (Zone 4a) | September 2001 | neutral

Hard to grow outside its preferred climate. Needs cool, moist summers, constant moisture, plenty of shade.

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