Argemone Species, Bluestem Pricklypoppy, Texas Prickly Poppy, White Prickly Poppy

Argemonealbiflora

Family
Papaveraceae (pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Argemone (AR-ge-mon-ee)
Species
albiflora (al-BIH-flor-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Shade
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Biennials
Herbs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Palo Cedro, California

Richmond, California

Bartow, Florida

Madison, Florida

Wamego, Kansas

Edisto Island, South Carolina

Arlington, Texas

La Vernia, Texas

Midland, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Hollywood, FL (Zone 10b) | January 2007 | neutral

Also known as White Prickly Poppy, it's range is from Wisconsin east to Massachusetts, south to FL, west to TX and north through Arkansas...Read More

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

Bluestem Pricklypoppy Argemone albiflora is native to Texas and other States. Very much worth cultivating.

M
Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | April 2005 | positive

This wildling grows along the railroad tracks here, and faithfully blooms every spring. MN4

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Palmyra, IL (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | neutral

Folk remedy for cancers,itching and scabies.
Contains Toxic alkaloids

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