Horned Poppy
Glaucium flavum
Also known as
Bruisewort, Caillichí, N Na Trá, Sea Poppy, Seaside Poppy, Sea poppy, Yellow horned poppy
Glaucium flavum pm01 by Peter A. Mansfeld (CC BY 3.0)
Full Sun
Light watering
Frost Hardy
H4
RHS hardiness
-10°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1m | Max | 50cm |
50cm | Min | 10cm |
2 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Horned Poppy Overview
Short-lived perennial species that is frequently grown as a biennial plant. Growing from a central rosette on the ground, foliage is lobed and coloured blue-green. Bright yellow, sometimes orange blooms are produced on branched stems coloured with a grey tinge. These flowers are poppy-like, with wide, spreading petals. Flowers lead onto spiny, green seed pods.
Other uses of Horned Poppy
Dried arrangements, cutting bed, border. Suitable for coastal conditions.
