Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 17
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Rose
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Not Available
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Mild sedative
Antispasmodic, Asthma, Cough, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Buds
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MECONOPSIS betonicifolia
LEUCANTHEMUM vulgare 'Angel'
Common Name
Himalayan Blue Poppy
Oxeye Daisy
In Hindi
हिमालय ब्लू पोस्ता
Oxeye डेज़ी
In German
Himalaya Blue Poppy
Margerite
In French
Himalaya pavot bleu
Grande marguerite
In Spanish
Amapola azul del Himalaya
margarita de ojo de buey
In Greek
Himalayan μπλε παπαρούνας
μαργαρίτα Μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Himalayan Blue Poppy
Rainha Margarida
In Polish
Himalayan niebieski mak
piwonie
In Latin
Blue Himalayan Poppy
oxeye Daisy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Asterales
Family
Papaveraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Meconopsis
Leucanthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Oxeye Daisy
Season and care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Oxeye Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Blue Poppy and Oxeye Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Blue Poppy season is Summer and Oxeye Daisy season is Summer. The type of soil for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Loam and for Oxeye Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Acidic, Neutral and for Oxeye Daisy is Acidic, Neutral.
Himalayan Blue Poppy and Oxeye Daisy Physical Information
Himalayan Blue Poppy and Oxeye Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Blue Poppy height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Oxeye Daisy height is 17.80 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Oxeye Daisy are as follows:
Himalayan Blue Poppy flower color: Blue and Rose
Himalayan Blue Poppy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Oxeye Daisy flower color: White and Yellow
- Oxeye Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Oxeye Daisy
Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Oxeye Daisy 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 Oxeye Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Himalayan Blue Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oxeye Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.