- 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
