| MECONOPSIS(Himilayan Poppy) |
| A genus of 45 species of perennials, annuals, or biennials, native to the Himalayas, Burma, Western Europe, and China. These plants have hairy leaves which form a basal rosette containing simple or pinnate leaves that are either toothed, lobed or pinnatisect. The flowering stalks rise from the center of the basal rosette of leaves and depending on species, either produce a short raceme of flowers, a single flower, or a short panicle of flowers. These flowers are generally cup-shaped and gently nodding. Parent Species of Plants We Offer: Meconopsis betonicifolia(Tibet Blue Poppy) - Deciduous perennial with light bluish green leaves to 12" long, are heart shaped, and covered with rust-colored hairs. Purple-blue or white flowers up to 4" across are borne in a raceme style. Overall height is 4' with an 18" spread. Native to Tibet, S.W. China, and Burma. Zones 7-8. Meconopsis grandis(Himalayan Blue Poppy) - A deciduous clump-forming perennial that has irregularly toothed leaves up to 10" long and are borne in basal rosettes and unbranched stems. The large flowers are deep blue to purplish red up 6" across and are slightly nodding. Overall height is 3' - 4' and spreads 24". Native to East Tibet, East Nepal to India, and Bhutan. Zones 5-8. GROWING TIPS Plant in a moist well-drained soil with a pH range of 5.5-6.5, in a partially shaded location. Mulch to prevent moisture loss and for winter protection. If these poppies are planted in a poor soil they will more than likely be very short-lived. |
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