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Plume Poppy
Herbaceous Perennial Flower
Also known as Tree Celandine
Macleaya cordata
Papaveraceae Family
Synonym: Bocconia cordata, Bocconia japonica
Tall and striking, Plume Poppy makes a great border background with its
unique foliage and spikes of fluffy blooms. Very aggressive and requires
considerable effort to keep under control.
Site Characteristics
Plant Traits
Special Considerations
Sunlight:
Lifecycle: perennial
Special characteristics:
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full sun
Ease-of-care: moderately difficult
part shade
Tends to be more aggressive in
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large clumps. Control spread
over perennial beds.
by dividing every 3 to 4
years and deadheading to
prevent self-seeding.
Height: 6 to 8 feet
Soil conditions:
Spread: 2 to 3 feet
tolerates low fertility
rich soil.
Hardiness zones:
4 to 9
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non-invasive
not native to North America Native to China and Japan.
requires well-drained soil
May be too aggressive if planted in
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aggressive - Rapidly forms
Requires effort to keep from taking
shade.
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deer resistant
Bloom time:
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mid-summer
late summer
Flower color: white
Foliage color: dark green
Foliage texture: coarse
Heart-shaped leaves are large (8” to
12" wide) and lobed.
Shape: upright
Shape in flower: flower stalks with
upright spikes
Fluffy blooms borne along tall, erect
stems.
Growing Information
How to plant:
Propagate by seed, division or separation - Divide in the spring to propagate and reduce
clump size. Self-seeds readily.
Maintenance and care:
Very aggressive. Consider planting in its own bed.
Divide to keep clump size manageable.
Cut back by half in spring for shorter plants and delay flowering.
Deadhead to prolong bloom and prevent self-seeding.
Usually does not require staking.
More growing information: How to Grow Perennials
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