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Crested pricklypoppy

Argemone polyanthemos

Crested pricklypoppy (Argemone polyanthemos) is a annual in the — family. Native range includes KS, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–10b. Mature size 6"–4'. Blooms Apr–Oct.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: annual
Native range: Native to 17 U.S. states, including AZ, CO, IA, ID, IL, IN…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2a–10b
Mature size: 6"–4'
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: Apr–Oct
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Crested pricklypoppy (Argemone polyanthemos) — *Argemone polyanthemos* — Crested pricklypoppy. Photo by WideClyde via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Crested pricklypoppy (Argemone polyanthemos) is a annual in the — family. Native range includes KS, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–10b. Mature size 6"–4'. Blooms Apr–Oct. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, crested pricklypoppy pairs naturally with: Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus), Rocky mountain bee-plant (Peritoma serrulata), Swamp verbena (Verbena hastata), Annual ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia var. artemisiifolia).