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Meconopsis grandis

Common name:	Blue Poppy	Family:	Papaveraceae
Author:	Prain.	Botanical references:	200
Synonyms:
Known Hazards:	None known
Range:	E. Asia - Himalayas to China, Nepal and Tibet.
Habitat:	Shady places amongst shrubs at elevations of 3000 - 5000 metres in Nepal[272].
Edibility Rating (1-5):	1	Medicinal Rating (1-5):	0

Epithets:	From a Dictionary of Botanical Epithets
	grandis = large;
Systematics:	From a USDA Plants Database
	Order: Papaverales. Poppy family

Physical Characteristics

Perennial growing to 1m by 1m . It is hardy to zone 5. It is in flower in June, and the seeds ripen in August. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs). We rate it 1/5 for edibility and 0/5 for medicinal use.

The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil. The plant prefers acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It requires moist soil.

Edible Uses

Seed.

Seed - roasted and pickled[272].

Medicinal Uses

Disclaimer

None known

Other Uses

None known

Cultivation details

Grows best in a woodland soil in partial shade[1, 200]. The soil should be lime-free, moist, well-drained and moderately rich[200]. Dislikes full sun and windy positions[200].
Plants are best divided every three years in order to maintain their vigour[200].

Propagation

Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe in late summer. Spring sown seed is slower to germinate[200]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.
Division in spring or autumn[200]. Some growers prefer to divide the plant immediately after flowering[200].

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Web References

References for the family Papaveraceae.

To be included in the Flora of China.

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References

[1] F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951
Comprehensive listing of species and how to grow them. Somewhat outdated, it has been replaces in 1992 by a new dictionary (see [200]).

[200] Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5
Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.

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Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future - Species Database. Copyright (c) 1997-2003.
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