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Genus: Macleaya Species: cordata Common Name: Plume Poppy Family: Papaveraceae + Fumariaceae Order: Ranunculales Native: China and Japan Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 6 to 8 feet Width: 2 to 4 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: Cream-white-pink Propagation: Seed, sucker, or division Zone: 4-10 Note: This plant is suitable for naturalized areas, border backgrounds and mass planting. The flower of this plant lacks petals. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moist, well-drained, sandy-loam soil.