Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000672
11/12/99
Glaucium spp.--Horned Poppy
Height: 36 in Spacing: 12 in
Type: annual
Flowers: Orange, yellow, red
Comments: The species of Glaucium grown as garden flowers
provide not only poppy-like flowers (Vis. 2) but silvery
foliage and decorative seed pods (Vis. 1) as well. Provide
a growing area that is exposed to full sun and has a
well-drained soil. The plant may be used in dry, sandy soil.
Propagation: Sow seed directly into the garden.
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