Family: Papaveraceae
(pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee) Genus: Papaver (puh-PAY-ver) Species: somniferum (som-NEE-fer-um) Cultivar: Drama Queen
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Category AnnualsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeFoliage SmoothFoliage Color Blue-GreenHeight 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Spacing 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)Hardiness Not Applicable |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger UnknownBloom Color RedScarlet (dark red) 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) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation 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 Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seedsProperly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed |