Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Alaska, Canada, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 10
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Coral
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
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 Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PAPAVER nudicaule
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Iceland Poppy
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
आइसलैंड पोस्ता
Black Ash plant
In German
Islandmohn
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
pavot d'Islande
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
amapola de Islandia
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
Ισλανδία παπαρούνας
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
papoila de Islândia
planta Black Ash
In Polish
Iceland Poppy
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
Iceland Poppy
Black ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Scrophulariales
Family
Papaveraceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oleeae
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Iceland Poppy and Black Ash
Season and care of Iceland Poppy and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Iceland Poppy and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Iceland Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Black Ash season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Iceland Poppy is Loam and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Iceland Poppy is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Iceland Poppy and Black Ash Physical Information
Iceland Poppy and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Iceland Poppy height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Iceland Poppy and Black Ash are as follows:
Iceland Poppy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Coral
Iceland Poppy leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Iceland Poppy and Black Ash
Care of Iceland Poppy and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Iceland Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Black Ash pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Iceland Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.