Meconopsis grandis
Blue Poppy
a perennial member of the Meconopsis genus in the family Papaveraceae.
Taxonomy and growth
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Genus
- Meconopsis
- Life cycle
- perennial
- Height
- 1 m
- Spread
- 1 m
- Flower type
- hermaphrodite
Uses
Edible uses
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Seed - roasted and pickled[3].
- Plant part
- Seed
Environment
- Range
- E. Asia - Himalayas to China, Nepal and Tibet.
- Habitat
- Shady places amongst shrubs at elevations of 3000 - 5000 metres in Nepal[3].
- Shade tolerance
- partial shade
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- Zone 5+
- Soil textures
- sandy, loamy, clay
- Soil pH
- acid, neutral
- Drainage
- well drained
- Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
- No
- Drought
- intolerant
Propagation
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Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe in late summer. Spring sown seed is slower to germinate[2]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn[2]. Some growers prefer to divide the plant immediately after flowering[2].
Cultivation
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Grows best in a woodland soil in partial shade[1][2]. The soil should be lime-free, moist, well-drained and moderately rich[2]. Dislikes full sun and windy positions[2]. Plants are best divided every three years in order to maintain their vigour[2].
References
F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951-00-00
Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5
Manandhar. N. P. Plants and People of Nepal Timber Press. Oregon. 2002-00-00 ISBN 0-88192-527-6