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Annual BiennialHerbaceous Perennial
Dicranostigma leptopodum
A biennial or short-lived perennial, to around 50cm high, with basal rosettes of long, deeply lobed and toothed green leaves. Slender, upright stems bear loose clusters of 2-5 bright yellow flowers, with delicate, poppy-like petals, from late spring into summer. Plants produce yellow latex when cut
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in full sun in moist but well-drained soil. Protect from excess winter wet
Propagation
Propagate by seed; plants often self-seed in place
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Banks and slopes
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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