Tulip poppy (Hunnemannia)

Tulip poppy

It is a perennial whose erect stems are somewhat woody at the base, and may reach 61 cm in height. The leaves are finely divided into many gray-green linear lobes. The flowers are solitary yellow cups formed from four overlapping petals, vaguely resembling the unrelated tulip. The long thin fruits are also reminiscent of Eschscholzia. Tulip poppy containing the single species native to the highlands of Mexico. It is typically found in the Chihuahuan Desert and south into central Mexico.

Scientific classification

Genus

Tulip poppy (Hunnemannia)

Family

Poppy

Order

Buttercups, poppies and allies

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Evergreen

Leaf type

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Species

Mexican tulip poppy

Care Guide for Tulip poppy

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Adapted to consistent moisture, tulip poppy prefers regular hydration without waterlogging. Water weekly for optimal balance. It transitions well between indoor and outdoor, thriving alongside natural rainfall as an ornamental herb, enhancing its integration with seasonal changes.

Propagation: Tulip poppy is propagated by seeds due to difficulty rooting from cuttings. Key care includes full sun, warm temperatures (approximately 21°C), and well-draining soil. Stratify seeds in fall or manually cold treat before spring. Germination is moderate; sow seeds before the last frost and transplant seedlings 30 cm apart.

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