Himalayan blue poppy
Meconopsis baileyi
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones7 to 8
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Himalayan blue poppy (Meconopsis baileyi) is a perennial for borders. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes part sun and average to moist, loamy or clay soil. It blooms in early to late spring and again in early to late summer. It grows about 35 to 47 inches tall and 12 to 24 inches wide. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything.
Pairs well with Cobra lily, Snake's head, and Orchid.
Native range
Asia.