Papaver, Opium Poppy, Paeony Flowered Poppy, Peony Poppy
Papaversomniferum 'Purple Paeony'

Family: Papaveraceae (pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Papaver (puh-PAY-ver)
Species: somniferum (som-NEE-fer-um)
Cultivar: Purple Paeony

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored