Exotic Gardening with Rare and Strange Plants

Sometimes a plant just stands out. 

Today’s favorite plant, Macleaya cordata; otherwise known as the Plume Poppy. Slender stems feature snowflake inspired leafs cast in a blue hued green.  I bought this plant in mid spring, potted it up into a larger container and it’s done nothing but impress ever since. It’s vigorous growth and generous blooming time is always well received. It maintains a presence in a late season garden full of countless eligible rivals. After the blooms fade the seed heads are equally as pleasing. Rumor has it once established seedlings will appear and you’ll have more to share with friends. Another wierd plant that is easy to grow, in sun/partial shade, with regular watering.

Macleaya cordata

Plume Poppy Flowers

Spent seed heads

plume poppy leaf

One Response to Macleaya cordata: Plume Poppy

  • sue says:

    would like to know if you have any seeds for this plant I cannot seem to find any seeds or plants for sale anywhere here in our state of Mich . I Do hope you have a few to share .
    thank you
    susie

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Mr Nat. Gardener, Plant Nerd
Tips and tales about gardening in one of the most mild climates in Canada. Specializing in rare and strange plants from far out destinations, this is the story of an obsessed young gardener in Victoria B.C. Let's create more tropical gardens in the garden city on the southern tip of Vancouver Island.