Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Mountains
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Blue, Rose
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Mild sedative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
MECONOPSIS betonicifolia
ARONIA arbutifolia
Common Name
Himalayan Blue Poppy
Red Chokeberry
In Hindi
हिमालय ब्लू पोस्ता
लाल Chokeberry
In German
Himalaya Blue Poppy
Rote Apfelbeere
In French
Himalaya pavot bleu
Red Chokeberry
In Spanish
Amapola azul del Himalaya
rojo Chokeberry
In Greek
Himalayan μπλε παπαρούνας
κόκκινο Chokeberry
In Portuguese
Himalayan Blue Poppy
Red Chokeberry
In Polish
Himalayan niebieski mak
Red aronii
In Latin
Blue Himalayan Poppy
arbutifolia
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 Red Chokeberry
Season and care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Red Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Blue Poppy and Red Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Blue Poppy season is Summer and Red Chokeberry season is Summer. The type of soil for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Loam and for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Blue Poppy and Red Chokeberry Physical Information
Himalayan Blue Poppy and Red Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Blue Poppy height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Red Chokeberry are as follows:
Himalayan Blue Poppy flower color: Blue and Rose
Himalayan Blue Poppy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Red Chokeberry
Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Red Chokeberry 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 Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, 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 Red Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.