Welsh Poppy
Meconopsis cambrica
Common Name: Welsh Poppy
Genus: Meconopsis
Species: cambrica
The Greek translation of the word Meconopsis means ‘Poppy like’
Category: Perennials
Growth Rate: Average
Features: Long flowering period
Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 0.40 m (40 cm) |
Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade | Spread: 0.30 m (30 cm) |
Foliage Type: Deciduous | Flower Colour: Yellow |
Foliage Colour: Green | Flowering Period: May to September |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light or Clay/Heavy or Chalky/Alkaline
Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained or Moist, but well drained
Meconopsis cambrica is a member of the Poppy family but it does not fall within the Poppy Genus; Papaver. Welsh poppies have a long flowering period, starting in spring and often lasting until the early autumn. The flowers are yellow, sometimes orange-yellow. At the end of the flowering period, this plant is well known for self-seeding freely. The leaves of Meconopsis cambrica are extensively divided and fern-like.
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