poppy
Oreomecon lapeyrouseana
USDA zones4 to 6
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size6 to 12 inches tall6 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White, orange, yellow and salmon
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Poppy (Oreomecon lapeyrouseana) is a perennial for low maintenance gardens and naturalized areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It grows 6 to 12 inches tall and wide. The blooms come in white, orange, yellow, and salmon. You can expect flowers in spring and again in summer.
Pairs well with Hollyhock, Gladiator ornamental onion, and Royal fern.
Native range
Alps, Carpathians, and Pyrenees.