Common Bearpoppy 🛑 Endangered

Arctomecon humilis

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Papaveraceae
Genus:
Arctomecon
Species:
Arctomecon humilis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
6 in - 1 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
apr, may
Bloom Colors:
White

Native Range

United States: Utah

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, alkaline, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
7.0 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to gypsum-rich soils in desert regions

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Scarify, then cold-moist stratify for 60 days.

Notes: Seeds require light for germination.

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o