Argemone munita
Prickly Poppy
Description
This short lived, evergreen perennial is approximately 3' tall and 3' wide and produces 3" white flowers in the summer that are accented by silver gray, thorny foliage. This plant is invasive in some areas. Flowers resemble Matilija poppies. This plant does well in desert as well as mountain areas and can be used on difficult hillsides.
Plant Type
Perennial, Annual
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
White, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Grey, Silver
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Roadside
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.