Mexican Poppy prefers a sunny location with a well-drained or sandy soil. The plant will adapt to poor soil. The pale green foliage is prickly and has a silvery mid-vein. All parts of the plant are poisonous.
Some sources suggest direct seeding because of poor tolerance to transplanting.
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