Macleaya cordata

lobed leaves along tall stem, white flowers in panicle
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Qwert1234 via Wikimedia CC

A tall plant that spreads aggressively by rhizome and seed under good conditions. Shade and ferile soil encourage fast spread. Considered a problem species in many parts of NY.

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Long Island Invasive Species Management

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
plume poppy
Type: 
Non-Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Native Region: 
Eurasia
Invasive Level: 
Invasive in Finger Lakes
Moisture: 
Moist
Light: 
Sun
Part Sun
Part Shade

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