Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Asia
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
5-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 17
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Rose
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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 the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Slugs, Snails
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Not Available
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Mild sedative
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MECONOPSIS betonicifolia
Rosa Arkansana
Common Name
Himalayan Blue Poppy
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
In Hindi
हिमालय ब्लू पोस्ता
Rosa arkansana
In German
Himalaya Blue Poppy
Rosa arkansana
In French
Himalaya pavot bleu
Rosa arkansana
In Spanish
Amapola azul del Himalaya
Rosa arkansana
In Greek
Himalayan μπλε παπαρούνας
Rosa arkansana
In Portuguese
Himalayan Blue Poppy
Rosa arkansana
In Polish
Himalayan niebieski mak
Rosa arkansana
In Latin
Blue Himalayan Poppy
Rosa arkansana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Rosales
Family
Papaveraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Prairie Wild Rose
Season and care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Prairie Wild Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Blue Poppy and Prairie Wild Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Blue Poppy season is Summer and Prairie Wild Rose season is Summer. The type of soil for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Loam and for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Acidic, Neutral and for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline.
Himalayan Blue Poppy and Prairie Wild Rose Physical Information
Himalayan Blue Poppy and Prairie Wild Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Blue Poppy height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Prairie Wild Rose are as follows:
Himalayan Blue Poppy flower color: Blue and Rose
Himalayan Blue Poppy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
- Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Prairie Wild Rose
Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Prairie Wild Rose 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 Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Himalayan Blue Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.