Meconopsis purpurea
Meconopsis purpurea
- Native to:
- China
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Papaveraceae
- Genus:
- Meconopsis
- Species:
- Meconopsis purpurea
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, blue-purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 21–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification for 4-8 weeks; surface sow on moist, well-drained medium and keep cool.
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ORGHPS Germination Guide: Start in soilless peat-based mix