Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Alaska, Canada, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
9-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 10
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Coral
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertilizer like 2:3:2
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Leafminer
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PAPAVER nudicaule
FELICIA amelloides
Common Name
Iceland Poppy
Blue Marguerite
In Hindi
आइसलैंड पोस्ता
ब्लू गुलबहार
In German
Islandmohn
Blau Marguerite
In French
pavot d'Islande
Bleu Marguerite
In Spanish
amapola de Islandia
Margarita azul
In Greek
Ισλανδία παπαρούνας
μπλε Marguerite
In Portuguese
papoila de Islândia
azul Marguerite
In Polish
Iceland Poppy
niebieski Marguerite
In Latin
Iceland Poppy
Margareta blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Asterales
Family
Papaveraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Iceland Poppy and Blue Marguerite
Season and care of Iceland Poppy and Blue Marguerite is important to know. While considering everything about Iceland Poppy and Blue Marguerite Care, growing season is an essential factor. Iceland Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Blue Marguerite season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Iceland Poppy is Loam and for Blue Marguerite is Loam while the PH of soil for Iceland Poppy is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Marguerite is Acidic, Neutral.
Iceland Poppy and Blue Marguerite Physical Information
Iceland Poppy and Blue Marguerite physical information is very important for comparison. Iceland Poppy height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Blue Marguerite height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Iceland Poppy and Blue Marguerite are as follows:
Iceland Poppy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Coral
Iceland Poppy leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Blue Marguerite flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
- Blue Marguerite leaf color: Green
Care of Iceland Poppy and Blue Marguerite
Care of Iceland Poppy and Blue Marguerite 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 Blue Marguerite pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Iceland Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Marguerite needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.