Water
Water moderately, ensuring good drainage. Avoid waterlogged conditions, especially during winter.
Also known as Long Prickly-Headed Poppy · Long Pricklyhead Poppy · Long-Headed Bristly Poppy
Papaver argemone, the Prickly Poppy, is a striking annual wildflower native to Europe and Western Asia, known for its vibrant scarlet flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun for optimal flowering and growth.
90% intensity
Can tolerate light shade but may flower less.
Water moderately, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Ensure good drainage.
60% intensity
Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Well-draining soil is crucial. Prefers sandy or loamy soils, tolerates poor conditions.
50% intensity
Thrives in moderate temperatures between 15-25 °C.
70% intensity
Can tolerate cooler temperatures during its growth cycle.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Requires minimal fertilization. A light feed in spring is sufficient for most soils.
30% intensity
Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
All parts of the plant are considered non-toxic.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately, ensuring good drainage. Avoid waterlogged conditions, especially during winter.
Deadheading spent flowers can encourage further blooming and prevent self-seeding if unwanted. Minimal pruning is otherwise required.
Easily grown from seed sown directly outdoors in early spring or autumn. Can also be started indoors a few weeks before the last frost.
Not typically repotted as it is an annual. If grown in pots, ensure adequate space and repot into a larger container if root-bound before planting out.
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Where Prickly Poppy (Papaver argemone) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Genus | Papaver |
| Species | Papaver argemone |
Similar in genus Papaver
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