Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
Not Available
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 17
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Blue, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Tiny
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Not Available
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Slugs, Snails
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Mild sedative
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MECONOPSIS betonicifolia
MINUARTIA verna
Common Name
Himalayan Blue Poppy
Irish Moss
In Hindi
हिमालय ब्लू पोस्ता
आयरिश काई
In German
Himalaya Blue Poppy
Irish Moss
In French
Himalaya pavot bleu
Irish Moss
In Spanish
Amapola azul del Himalaya
musgo de irlanda
In Greek
Himalayan μπλε παπαρούνας
Irish Moss
In Portuguese
Himalayan Blue Poppy
Moss irlandês
In Polish
Himalayan niebieski mak
mech irlandzki
In Latin
Blue Himalayan Poppy
Irish Moss
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Ranunculales
Caryophyllales
Family
Papaveraceae
Caryophyllaceae
Genus
Meconopsis
Minuartia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Irish Moss
Season and care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Irish Moss is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Blue Poppy and Irish Moss Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Blue Poppy season is Summer and Irish Moss season is Summer. The type of soil for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Loam and for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Acidic, Neutral and for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Blue Poppy and Irish Moss Physical Information
Himalayan Blue Poppy and Irish Moss physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Blue Poppy height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Irish Moss are as follows:
Himalayan Blue Poppy flower color: Blue and Rose
Himalayan Blue Poppy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Irish Moss flower color: White
- Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Irish Moss
Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Irish Moss include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Blue Poppy pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Himalayan Blue Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.