Annuals – White Prickly Poppy

Botanical name: argemone albiflora

Beginner friendly?: no

Average size at maturity: about 2 ft in height and width

Bloom time: spring, summer, fall

Hardy zone: zones 7 and 8

Flower color: white

Foliage color: green

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season

Pruning instructions: deadhead and prune as needed

Propagation methods: propagate by sowing

Landscape use: great for pollinator gardens, borders, mass planted wildflower beds

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day

Special features: drought tolerant, attracts pollinators, sweet scent, repels deer

Watering instructions: allow soil to completely dry between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : use a liquid flower fertilizer once a month during the flowering season

Best time to plant: mid spring

Best type of soil: loam

Companion plants: salvia, lavender, yarrow

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets when ingested

Invasive species: invasive