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Papaver, Breadseed Poppy, Lettuce Leaf Poppy, Opium Poppy 'Imperial Pink'

Papaver somniferum

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Family
Papaveraceae (pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Papaver (puh-PAY-ver)
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Species
somniferum (som-NEE-fer-um)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Smooth
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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