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Plume Poppy (Macleaya cordata)

Macleaya cordata, or Plume Poppy, is a large, fast-growing perennial with striking foliage and dramatic, airy plumes of flowers, used as a bold accent plant.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Prefers fertile, well-drained soil. Tolerates a variety of soil types but performs best in moist, humus-rich conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Best flowering in full sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Water more frequently during hot, dry weather.

Soil

Prefers fertile, well-drained soil. Tolerates a variety of soil types but performs best in moist, humus-rich conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Ideal range is 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring.

Avoid over-fertilization.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

2-3 m

Spread

1-1.5 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green, Blue-green

Leaf Type

Lobed

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Bocconia cordata Willd.
Bocconia japonica J.N.Haage & E.Schmidt
Bocconia jedoensis Carrière
Macleaya jedoensis (Carrière) André
Marzaria cordata (Willd.) Raf.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRanunculales
  • familyPapaveraceae
  • genusMacleaya
  • speciesMacleaya cordata
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 5/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 5/5

Edible

No

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