This is a recently established genus of perennial alpine poppies characterized by elongated, hairy stems that lack leaves. Each stem supports a single flower, which can be red, white, yellow, or orange.

Oreomecon

Oreomecon 'Moondance' is a compact perennial that typically reaches a height of 30 cm. It features dense rosettes of evergreen leaves that are finely cut and have a hairy texture. From midsummer through autumn, it produces lemon-yellow flowers that are cupped and face upward, held on short stems above the foliage.

Oreomecon 'Moondance'

Oreomecon 'Toki Woki'

Oreomecon alborosea is a low-growing perennial poppy native to arctic regions, reaching a height of approximately 15 cm. The plant features lobed, divided foliage that is grey-green in color. In mid to late summer, it produces nodding flowers measuring up to 2.5 cm in diameter, characterized by white petals that have a subtle pink tint.

Oreomecon alborosea

Oreomecon alpina is a short-lived perennial that reaches up to 20 cm in height. It develops a clump of pinnately divided foliage and produces solitary, cup-shaped flowers in shades of yellow, orange, red, or white, each measuring up to 4 cm across during the summer months.

Oreomecon alpina

Oreomecon alpina 'Famecheck Double Orange' (d)

Oreomecon alpina 'Flore Plena' (d)

Oreomecon alpina cut petal

Oreomecon alpina red-flowered

Oreomecon alpina subsp. alpina

Oreomecon alpina subsp. suaveolens

Oreomecon alpina white-flowered

Oreomecon amurensis

Oreomecon anomala

Oreomecon anomala white-flowered

Oreomecon corona-sancti-stephani

Oreomecon crocea

Oreomecon crocea 'Flamenco'

Oreomecon crocea 'Leder'

Oreomecon dahliana

Oreomecon fauriei

Oreomecon involucrata

Oreomecon kluanensis

Oreomecon lapponica

Oreomecon lisae

Oreomecon macounii subsp. discolor

Oreomecon miyabeana is a compact, evergreen perennial poppy that typically reaches a height of up to 15 cm. Its foliage consists of divided, grey-green leaves that create a low mound at the base. During late spring to early summer, the plant produces pale yellow blooms featuring thin, papery petals and yellow-green centers.

Oreomecon miyabeana

Oreomecon miyabeana white-flowered

Oreomecon nudicaulis is a perennial that is often cultivated as an annual. It features hairy, grey-green leaves that are pinnately lobed. During the summer, it produces solitary, bowl-shaped flowers that emit a pleasant fragrance, available in shades of yellow, orange, red, or white.

Oreomecon nudicaulis

Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Aurora Borealis'

Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Guildford Strain'

Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Illumination'

Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Kelmscott Giant'

Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Kelmscott Strain'

Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Matador'

Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Meadow Pastels'

Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Moonbeam'

Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Pacino' is a compact biennial or short-lived perennial poppy that reaches a height of up to 20 cm. It features a clump of finely dissected grey-green foliage. From late spring through late summer, it bears softly fragrant, delicate pale yellow blooms.

Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Pacino'

Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Pop Up White'

Oreomecon nudicaulis 'San Remo'

Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Solar Fire Orange' develops dense clumps of lush green leaves, reaching heights of up to 20 cm and spreading roughly 40 cm across. Sturdy stems support individual blooms that rise to about 55 cm. The flowers exhibit a vibrant orange-red hue, featuring a yellow-green center, and can measure up to 10 cm in diameter.

Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Solar Fire Orange'

Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Spring Fever Red' (Spring Fever Series)

Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Summer Breeze Orange' (Summer Breeze Series) is a robust perennial that develops a compact mound of grey-green foliage, reaching heights of up to 20 cm and spreading approximately 35 cm. Its solitary blooms, measuring 5-6 cm across, showcase a vibrant orange hue accented by a yellow center, complemented by distinctive dark buds. This variety enjoys an extended flowering period, especially when spent flowers are regularly removed.

Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Summer Breeze Orange' (Summer Breeze Series)

Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Summer Breeze Yellow' (Summer Breeze Series) is a compact perennial often cultivated as a biennial. It develops a dense mound of finely dissected, hairy, grey-green foliage that can reach heights of up to 20 cm. The plant produces solitary flowers measuring 5-6 cm across, displaying a vivid yellow hue. These blooms appear from late spring through late summer and continue to thrive, especially when regularly deadheaded.

Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Summer Breeze Yellow' (Summer Breeze Series)

Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Wonderland Gold' (Wonderland Series)

Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Wonderland Orange' (Wonderland Series)

Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Wonderland Pink Shades' (Wonderland Series)

Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Wonderland Pink' (Wonderland Series)

Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Wonderland Rose' (Wonderland Series)

Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Wonderland White' (Wonderland Series)

Oreomecon nudicaulis 'Wonderland Yellow' (Wonderland Series)

Oreomecon nudicaulis (Champagne Bubbles Group) 'Champagne Bubbles Orange'

Oreomecon nudicaulis (Champagne Bubbles Group) 'Champagne Bubbles Pink'

Oreomecon nudicaulis (Champagne Bubbles Group) 'Champagne Bubbles Scarlet'

Oreomecon nudicaulis (Champagne Bubbles Group) 'Champagne Bubbles White' is a biennial or short-lived perennial poppy that reaches heights of up to 45 cm. It features delicately divided, hairy green foliage. From late spring to early summer, it bears aromatic, pure white blooms accented by vibrant yellow centers and textured, slightly glossy petals.

Oreomecon nudicaulis (Champagne Bubbles Group) 'Champagne Bubbles White'

Oreomecon nudicaulis (Champagne Bubbles Group) 'Champagne Bubbles Yellow'

Oreomecon nudicaulis Ballerina Mixed ('Ballerina Mix')

This grouping of biennial or short-lived perennial poppies can reach a height of up to 45 cm and features finely dissected, hairy green foliage. From late spring through early summer, the plants produce aromatic flowers with crinkled, slightly shiny petals, showcasing a range of colors including red, orange, yellow, pink, and white.

Oreomecon nudicaulis Champagne Bubbles Group

Oreomecon nudicaulis Constance Finnis Group

Oreomecon nudicaulis Deluxe Mixed

The Gartenzwerg Group represents a compact variety of poppy, typically classified as a short-lived perennial but often cultivated as a biennial. Its lobed, grey-green leaves create a low mound, reaching approximately 30cm in width. From late spring through late summer, the plant produces fragrant, papery flowers that are bowl-shaped and can be found in shades of white, cream, yellow, orange, or red, rising on stems that also reach around 30cm in height.

Oreomecon nudicaulis Gartenzwerg Group

Oreomecon nudicaulis Hazy Days Group

Oreomecon nudicaulis Meadhome Strain

Oreomecon nudicaulis Oregon Rainbow Group

Oreomecon nudicaulis Party Fun ('Party Fun') mixed

The Spring Fever Series of Oreomecon nudicaulis consists of biennial or short-lived perennial poppies that reach heights of up to 35 cm. These plants feature delicately divided, grey-green foliage. Depending on the timing of sowing, they bloom from spring through summer, showcasing vivid flowers that have crinkled, somewhat glossy petals in a range of colors including red, orange, yellow, pink, and white.