Meconopsis cambrica (Welsh Poppy)
Botanical Information
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Genus | Meconopsis |
| Species | cambrica |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Native to Wales, England and Ireland. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3a-11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c-H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -40-10 |
| Temperature (°F) | -30-50 |
| Height | 30-60 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| ID Characteristic | Bright yellow flowers are the most notable feature. |
| Propagation | Propagated by seed. |
| Cultivation | Grows best in moist, well drained soils and full to partial sun. |
| Notable Specimens | Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Naturally found in damp, rocky places and on mountains. |
| Leaf Description | The leaves are 4-5 cm long and feature coarsely, toothed lobes. |
| Flower Description | The bright yellow flower features 4 overlapping petals and grows 4-8 cm across. |
| Fruit Description | Oval capsules. |
Photographs
Meconopsis cambrica, flower. Cotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom.