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Papaverbracteatum

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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

bracteatum (brak-tee-AY-tum)

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Synonym

Papaver pulcherrimum

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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