Family: Papaveraceae
(pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee) Genus: Papaver (puh-PAY-ver) Species: somniferum (som-NEE-fer-um) Cultivar: Flemish Antique
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Category AnnualsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunFoliage HerbaceousFoliage Color Blue-GreenHeight 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Spacing 6-9 in. (15-22 cm)Hardiness Not Applicable |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color Scarlet (dark red)White/Near White Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SummerOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods From seed; direct sow outdoors in fallFrom seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season Seed Collecting Bag seedheads to capture ripening seedAllow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |