Yellow Horned Poppy (Glaucium flavum)
Glaucium flavum, the Yellow Horned Poppy, is a biennial or short-lived perennial herb with glaucous foliage and bright yellow flowers. It thrives in full sun, well-draine
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Sunlight
Requires full sun for best growth and flowering.
Watering
Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established.
Soil
Well-drained, sandy, gravelly, or poor soil.
Temperature
Prefers temperate climates; tolerant of a wide range.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Generally not required; thrives in poor soil.
Care Requirements
Requires full sun for best growth and flowering.
Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established.
Well-drained, sandy, gravelly, or poor soil.
Prefers temperate climates; tolerant of a wide range.
Outdoor
Generally not required; thrives in poor soil.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Biennials
Plant Height
30-90 cm
Spread
30-60 cm
Growth Rate
Moderate
Leaf Color
Grey-green, Blue-green
Leaf Type
Deeply lobed, pinnatifid, glaucous
Flower Size
5-8 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
80000
Weed Status
Yes
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderRanunculales
- familyPapaveraceae
- genusGlaucium
- speciesGlaucium flavum
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 8/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 8/5
Edible
No
All parts of Glaucium flavum contain toxic alkaloids, including glaucine, which can cause gastrointestinal upset, respiratory issues, and neurological symptoms if ingested by humans or animals. It is not safe for consumption.