Meconopsis baileyi 'Hensol Violet' (Blue poppy 'Hensol Violet')

Cultivation

Grow in sheltered, partial shade in neutral to acid, moist but well-drained soil enriched with leaf mould or humus. Performs best in areas with cool, damp summers. Often short-lived.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Woodland

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

A1, A2, A3, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 17

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Erect flower stem, Rosette

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic