How to Grow and Care for Plume poppy

Plume poppy is a hardy perennial known for its tall, ornamental foliage. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, requiring minimal watering once established. Special care points include careful containment as it can spread aggressively. Additionally, it's crucial to wear gloves when handling plume poppy due to its irritating sap. Overall, plume poppy is easy to care for but needs some attention to prevent uncontrolled spreading and skin irritation.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Plume poppy

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Hardiness Zones	4-10

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Types of Plume poppy

Five-seeded plume-poppy

Five-seeded plume-poppy (Macleaya cordata) is a plant that’s indigenous to Japan and China. The specific epithet of “cordata” in the genus name means “heart-shaped.” That’s because that's the way the leaves look. The leaves look similar to those of the opium poppy, a relative of five-seeded plume-poppy.

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