Family: Papaveraceae
(pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee) Genus: Papaver (puh-PAY-ver) Species: somniferum (som-NEE-fer-um) Cultivar: Danish Flag
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Category AnnualsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage SmoothFoliage Color Blue-GreenHeight 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)36-48 in. (90-120 cm) Spacing 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)15-18 in. (38-45 cm) Hardiness Not Applicable |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color RedWhite/Near White Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SummerLate Summer/Early Fall Other details May be a noxious weed or invasiveSoil 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; 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 |