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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Papaveraceae (Poppies) |
| Origin: China (Asia) |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Spring |
| Height: <1 foot |
| Width: Spreading |
| Exposure: Light Shade/Part Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: <15° F |
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Eomecon chionantha (Snow Poppy) - An herbaceous perennial from eastern China which spreads quickly by rhizomes (occasionally seeds out) making a low groundcover 16 inches high. In early spring charming crystalline white poppy-like flowers appear just above the lovely oval leaves with scalloped edges. The pure white, 4-petaled, 2" wide flowers are centered with bright golden-yellow stamens. Likes moist, well-drained soil in morning sun or light shade. Cold hardy to 15° F. Also known as Chinese bloodroot. The scientific name comes from the Greek 'eos' (dawn; east) and 'mekon' (poppy), referring to the Far East origin of the genus while 'chionantha' is also Greek ('chion' (snow) 'anthos' (a flower), referring to the white flowers). We grew this charming plant from 2003 until 2008.
The information about Eomecon chionantha displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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