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Papaver, Breadseed Poppy, Lettuce Leaf Poppy, Opium Poppy 'Mr. Bradshaw'

Papaversomniferum

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Papaver somniferum by sproeck
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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
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting

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