Argemone ochroleuca
PALE MEXICAN PRICKLY POPPY, DEVIL'S FIG
Papaveraceae

 
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Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to occasionally flooded

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to alkaline
1m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Flowers: cream

Flowering Time: early spring to late autumn

Leaves: grey-green; veined silver-grey

Bark & Stems: spiny leaves
 
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Argemone ochroleuca
PALE MEXICAN PRICKLY POPPY, DEVIL'S FIG
Papaveraceae

 

  Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to occasionally flooded

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to alkaline
1m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: cream

Flowering Time: early spring to late autumn

Leaves: grey-green; veined silver-grey

Bark & Stems: spiny leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits dry style, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: dry temperate areas






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