Papaver somniferum
OPIUM POPPY, PAEONY POPPY
Papaveraceae

 
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Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Weed Potential: yes

 
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Papaver somniferum
OPIUM POPPY, PAEONY POPPY
Papaveraceae

 

  Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: red, crimson, pink, purple or white

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: blue-green

Ornamental Fruit: capsule


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage & mediterranean designs

Uses: border, mass planting

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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