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Papaver, Opium Poppy, Paeony Flowered Poppy, Peony Poppy 'Venus'

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
Papaver paeoniflorum
Papaver somniferum var. paeoniflorum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Annuals
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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Richmond, California

Austin, Texas

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