Jimmy Bayne Himalayan blue poppy
Meconopsis sheldonii 'Jimmy Bayne'
USDA zones5 to 7
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size4 to 5 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Jimmy Bayne' Himalayan blue poppy (Meconopsis sheldonii 'Jimmy Bayne') is a perennial for borders. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes part sun and average to moist, loamy or clay soil. Blooms appear from early to late summer. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. It grows 47 to 59 inches tall and 12 to 24 inches wide.
Pairs well with Columbine, Peony, and Siebold's hosta.