Macoun's Poppy
Oreomecon macounii
- Native to:
- Canada, Russia, United States
iNaturalist: © ryan_arash (iNaturalist #50443242)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Papaveraceae
- Genus:
- Oreomecon
- Species:
- Oreomecon macounii
- USDA Symbol:
- PAMA5
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification and light for germination. Best sown in fall for natural winter treatment.
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: Seeds are collected by hand from capsules when dry or nearly so. The plant is generally distributed in Northwestern Northwest Territories and northern and central Yukon Territory west through most of Alaska except SE panhandle.
Source: npn.rngr.net