Yellow Hornpoppy


Scientific Name: Glaucium flavum Crantz
Family: Papaveraceae
Yellow Hornpoppy(Glaucium flavum)
Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 2: 141. Courtesy of Kentucky Native Plant Society.
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 8-24
USDA: 6-9

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Wester, and southern Europe, north Africa

Growth Habits: Biennial or short lived perennial, 12 to 36 inches tall (30-90 cm); showy, deeply lobed, glaucous, bluish leaves

Watering Needs: Light water

Propagation: Seeds


Blooming Habits:
Orange to yellow flowers, 2 inches across (5 cm)


 

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