Snow poppy (Eomecon chionantha)

Snow poppy (Eomecon chionantha) is a perennial plant that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 3m – 8m wide.

This plant has several common names including: snow poppy or dawn poppy.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: snow poppy, dawn poppy
Scientific name: Eomecon chionantha
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance

Seasonal colors

How to plant Snow poppy (Eomecon chionantha) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Snow poppy (Eomecon chionantha) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons