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Papaversomniferum

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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 laciniatum

Papaver somniferum var. laciniatum

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Pink

Rose/Mauve

Red

Lavender

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

From 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 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:

Seward, Alaska

San Anselmo, California

San Jose, California

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Barbourville, Kentucky

Prospect, Kentucky

Fort Peck, Montana

Lewiston, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Hulbert, Oklahoma

MOUNT HOOD PARKDALE, Oregon

Fountain Inn, South Carolina

Knoxville, Tennessee

Olympia, Washington

Spokane, Washington

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