Argemone munita

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Argemone munita

Prickly Poppy

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Information by: PlantMaster Photographer: Betsy Thompson

Description

This short lived, evergreen perennial is approximately 3' tall and 3' wide and produces 3" white flowers in the summer that are accented by silver gray, thorny foliage. This plant is invasive in some areas. Flowers resemble Matilija poppies. This plant does well in desert as well as mountain areas and can be used on difficult hillsides.

Plant Type

Perennial, Annual

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

White, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Grey, Silver

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Roadside

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.