Plume Poppy Info

21 years ago

At the plant swap in St. Paul I got a lovely, delicate looking little seedling called a Plume Poppy which can get to be 7 feet tall.

I checked it out on Hortiplex and a few other places and I became a little concerned about the frequency of the word "invasive" in the descriptions. I would send an email to the person who brought it to the swap but I don't know who that is. If the previous owner or someone else with experience with the Plume Poppy reads this, could you let me know what your experience has been regarding this invasiveness. I sounds as though the invasion springs from traveling rhizomes. If that is the case, I wonder if cutting out the bottom of a large pot, the size trees come in, and sinking it in the ground as a home for the plant would help control it. Or is there also a problem with seeding in?

If any one can offer some information I would appreciate it. It is about the loveliest foliage I have ever seen. I would love to give it a space in my garden. Carmellia

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doucanoe
21 years ago
Carmellia, you probably got it from Cheri, she is the "Plume Poppy queen"! LOL
You could e-mail her and see what she can tell you I know she has lots of them. I got two last year and so far they have not spread at all, but I have heard they can be invasive, too.

Linda
chickachee
21 years ago
Hi -

I've had plume poppy. It can be vigorous at times, but I think it's really easy to pull up. It's impressive to see when full grown and in bloom.

Sheila
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leaveswave
21 years ago
Yes, very shallow-rooted. I just yank the ones I don't want. Don't know about re-seeding. I think a sunk-in container would be helpful if you're worried about being able to keep up with its vigor.
clark106
21 years ago
Plume poppy is indeed very invasive, sending out roots about 6 inches underground. However it is pretty and dramatic. I find that if I pull it out in the fall, maybe leaving one plant, I can keep it under control. If you pull it out in the spring the broken roots regenerate.
kms4me
21 years ago
I've had plume poppy escape any underground barrier with which I've ever tried to contain it, and I've tried many times. Despite its supposedly shallow roots, it still managed to go two feet under the barrier and go crazy (I'd left a 6-inch lip on the top, so it didn't escape that way).

I wouldn't put it in a mixed border (I tried it and it was a BIG mistake). For the past 10 years I've had it in an area where I can mow around it and it is truly worth the trouble as it is a unique and stately plant.

I should mention that I have really great rich soil, no rocks, no clay, and plants tend to spread quickly for me. You might find your conditons quite different.

Good luck,

Kate
Posie
21 years ago
Yup ! They are an interesting plant but YES ! Invasive.
ed1_umn_edu
15 years ago
Does anyone know of someone who has plume poppy's for sale? Thanks Ed
dandy_line (Z3b N Cent Mn)
15 years ago
They are easy to grow from seed.
adamterrie
15 years ago
I have several to trade/swap

- Adam
icekream
15 years ago
I am digging out the remaining babies in my garden can trade/swap as well.
leaveswave
15 years ago
I've lots; free to a good home if you're willing to drive to Plymouth. Note: This plant does spread (slow-to-moderate in my garden) by the roots.