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How to Grow and Care for Mexican prickly poppy

Mexican prickly poppy, also known as Mexican poppy, Yellow prickly poppy, Cardo, Cardosanto, Flowering thistle

Argemone mexicana has been naturalized in many parts of the world. It is extremely tolerant of drought and poor soil, but is poisonous to grazing animals. Its seed pods secrete a pale yellow latex when cut open. In India, the mexican prickly poppy is used in the Holika Dahan festival, in which adults and children worship by offering flowers.

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Watering schedule: Every week

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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Mexican prickly poppy

LifespanAnnual, Biennial, Perennial
Watering ScheduleEvery week
Sunlight RequirementsFull sun
Soil TypeGarden Soil
Soil pH6-7.5
Hardiness Zones
7-10
ToxicityToxic to Humans
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Mexican prickly poppy boasts striking yellow flowers reminiscent of poppies, measuring roughly 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) in diameter, with numerous stamens. The plant has a robust, erect stature, typically reaching heights of 1-3 feet (30-90 cm). Leaves are thorny and deeply lobed, spanning up to 6 inches (15 cm) long, while the stem and buds are coated in spiky prickles. The fruit is a capsule with a length of 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm), guarded by sharp spines.
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