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Herbaceous PerennialAnnual Biennial

Glaucium flavum
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yellow horned poppy

A short-lived perennial, usually grown as a biennial, forming a rosette of deeply-lobed, blue-green leaves. Branched, grey stems carry bright yellow or orange poppy flowers in summer, followed by long, narrow, upright seed pods

Other common names
bruisewort
caillichín na trá
see morehorned poppy
sea poppy
seaside poppy
Synonyms
Glaucium flavum f. flavum
Glaucium luteum

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Blue Green
Summer Orange Yellow Blue Green
Autumn Blue Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Papaveraceae
Native to the UK
Yes
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Potentially harmful
Roots are toxic if ingested. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling
Genus

Glaucium are erect, often rosette-forming, annuals, biennials and short-lived perennials with matt, blue-green or grey-green leaves and showy, poppy flowers

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Europe Africa Asia

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Resents root disturbance

Propagation

Sow seed in situ in spring or autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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