This fast-growing, towering perennial has feathery flower clusters and large, scalloped leaves.
This tall perennial combines a bold garden presence with delicate beauty.
Feathery, creamy white flower clusters top this long-lived perennial for weeks beginning in midsummer.
As they age, the flowers turn tawny brown with hints of pink.
Count on the airy flower clusters to decorate the plant until the first frost.
Flowers are complemented by large, scalloped leaves that resemble massive geranium foliage.
Spreading by underground runners called rhizomes, plume poppy expands rapidly to form a large planting drift.
Dig a hole about twice the diameter of the nursery container and about the same depth.
Place the plant in the hole and fill in the original soil to the top of the root ball.
Gently tamp down the soil and water it well.
Keep it watered until the plant is established.
Space plants at least 3 feet apart.
Light
Plant it in full sun or part shade.
Soil and Water
Choose a planting site that has moist,well-drained soil.
Plume poppy will tolerate a range of soil types but grows best in soil that drains freely.
Thesoil pHcan be slightly acidic, neutral, or slightly alkaline (6.1 to 7.8).
Temperature and Humidity
Plume poppy is quite hardy; it can survive winters in Zone 4.
It is not suitable for extremely hot summers; its upper temperature limit is reached in Zone 9.
The plant does not have any particular humidity requirements or intolerances.
Pruning
Plume poppy may self-seed in the garden.
Remove spent flowers after the bloom to prevent unwanted reseeding.
Cut the plant back to ground level in the fall after the first killing frost.
Choose a pot that is at least 12 inches in diameter and has large drainage holes.
Keep in mind that container plants need more frequent watering than in-ground plants.
Pests and Problems
Plume poppy is not affected by serious pests or diseases.
Root rot may occur, usually sparked by overwatering.
Especially in the spring, the fresh growth can attract slugs and snails.
Divide the plants in the spring shortly after the foliage emerges.
Dig up the clump with a shovel and divide it into smaller sections.
It has powdery blue-grey foliage and copper-coral fluffy flower plumes.
It reaches a mature height of 5 to 6 feet.
Most of these natives thrive in full sun and are not fussy about soil.
The taller ones may need support.
Excellent for cut flowers.
Zone 4-9
Dahlia
Nothing beats adahliafor summer color.
Growing these varied, spiky flowers is like having a box of garden crayons at your disposal.
The blooming season extends into fall and is only halted by the first frost.
The hibiscus plant itself is large and dramatic, and it needs plenty of space to show off.
The large leaves tend to draw Japanese beetles.
