Glaucium oxylobum

Glaucium oxylobum

Native to:
Afghanistan | Iran | Turkmenistan | Uzbekistan

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Papaveraceae
Genus:
Glaucium
Species:
Glaucium oxylobum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Colors:
yellow, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best after cold stratification; sow in fall or stratify for 4-8 weeks before spring sowing.

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ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months. Requires darkness.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society