poisonous plant: parts of plant are poisonous or toxic
lifetime: perennial
type of stem: erect
fragrant flower: no fragrance
timing of flowering: august, july
flower size: small
flower color: white
growing, care and cultivation Macleaya cordata, Bocconia cordata Plume Poppy, Bocconia:
light needs: semi-shade, full sun
method of cultivation: non seedlings
soil type: sandy loam soil, loamy soil
landscape use: hedge, flowerbed, specimen, border
frost resistance: frost resistance
shelter in winter: shelter is not required
cold hardiness zone:10 (-1 to +4°C), 9 (-7 to -1°C), 8 (-12 to -7°C), 7 (-18 to -12°C), 6 (-23 to -18°C), 5 (-29 to -23°C), 4 (-34 to -29°C), 3 (-40 to -34°C)
water needs: moderate
soil acidity: neutral soil
*Some characteristics are relevant for a temperate climate
