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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Papaveraceae (Poppies) |
| Origin: China (Asia) |
| Flower Color: Copper |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Height: 4-6 feet |
| Width: 6-8 feet |
| Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: <15° F |
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Macleaya microcarpa (Plume Poppy) - This is a vigorous, tall growing herbaceous perennial that has upright stems to over 6 feet tall and spreading underground to form wide patches. It has attractive deeply-lobed bronze-green leaves with a downy, almond-green underside. In mid-summer the unbranched stems are crowned with attractive terminal panicles of minute, pale pink, feathery flowers. Plant in full sun and hold back on both water and fertilizer to keep growth checked (drought tolerant in coastal gardens). Cut back dry foliage in spring and easily propagated from stolons. Tolerates most soil types, moist or damp. In a windy situation tall stems will need staking. Cold hardy to <15° F.
This information about Macleaya microcarpa displayed on this web page is based on research we have conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate observations we have made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how our crops have performed in containers in the nursery field. Where appropriate, we will also incorporate comments that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant.
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