Meconopsis chelidoniifolia (Meconopsis chelidoniifolia)

Cultivation

Grow in sheltered, partial shade in neutral to acid, moist but well-drained soil enriched with leaf mould or humus. Mulch heavily & water well in dry periods. 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 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

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

Spreading, Clump-forming

Native to

China

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic