Macleaya microcarpa

Plume poppy is a sizable perennial plant native to Asia. It's a new one to us, but we're loving its oak-like leaves with the most gorgeous glaucous coloring. That powdery blue-green color is contrasted with the autumnal hues of the flowers. It's a very unique combo of leaf/flower shapes and colors. We're excited to try it in a perennial border with other patina colors.

Plume poppy should be given some shade in a hot southern climate, but otherwise it likes full sun. Will colonize by rhizomes.