Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
  
Southern Asia
  
Types
Apricot Delight, Copper canyon
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
  
Mountains
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
5-1
  
Sunset Zone
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
  
A1, A2, A3, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 17
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Blue, Rose
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan
  
Green, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong
  
Oval with toothed margin
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
  
Cold climate
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Not Available
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
  
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
  
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
  
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
  
Downy mildew, Slugs, Snails
  
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
  
Cold climate
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
  
Not Available
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
  
Analgesic, Mild sedative
  
Part of Plant Used
Root
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Employed in herbal medicine
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA 'Cold Crick'
  
MECONOPSIS betonicifolia
  
Common Name
Suncups, sundrops
  
Himalayan Blue Poppy
  
In Hindi
Evening Primrose
  
हिमालय ब्लू पोस्ता
  
In German
Evening Primrose
  
Himalaya Blue Poppy
  
In French
onagre
  
Himalaya pavot bleu
  
In Spanish
onagra
  
Amapola azul del Himalaya
  
In Greek
Νυχτολούλουδο
  
Himalayan μπλε παπαρούνας
  
In Portuguese
Evening Primrose
  
Himalayan Blue Poppy
  
In Polish
wiesiołka
  
Himalayan niebieski mak
  
In Latin
vespere Primrose
  
Blue Himalayan Poppy
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Myrtales
  
Ranunculales
  
Family
Onagraceae
  
Papaveraceae
  
Genus
Oenothera
  
Meconopsis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Onagreae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Onagroideae
  
Not Available