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Orientale Poppy

Scientific name: Papaver orientale
Taxonomy
Family:Papaveraceae
Type:Herbaceous perennials
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:2 to 9
Sun:Full sun
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:3 ft
Width:2 ft
Bloom:Showy flowers
Bloom Time:May to June
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description With their crepe petal blooms Orientale Poppies sport a wide range of floral colors including shades of red, pink, orange and white.

  Morphology:
This popular herbaceous perennial grows to a height of 36’ and a width of 18”. The dense mound of finely cut, downy foliage provides a handsome setting for the flowers

Flowers appear in May and early June. The flowers often measure 9 and 10 inches across.This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

  Adaptation:
Poppies need full sun to do their best. They are tolerant of summer drought, since they retreat underground into dormancy soon after flowering. A well drained soil is preferred. The Iceland Poppies self-sow readily. Transplant established plants in the fall by division.

  Pests:
None reported.
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