Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Hylomecon [2435]

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Family: Papaveraceae

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description_en: Genus of one species of rhizomatous herbaceous perennial from woodland in E. Asia. It has mostly basal, pinnate leaves, and is grown for its poppy-like flowers, produced over long periods from late spring to summer. Excellent as a woodland or wild garden plant, or for shady pockets in a large rock garden, but may spread quickly and smother small plants nearby.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe or in autumn. Divide in spring.

pests_en: Prone to damage by slugs and snails, especially in spring.

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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41

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