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Papaver, Opium Poppy, Paeony Flowered Poppy, Peony Poppy 'Golden Peony'

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 paeoniflorum
Papaver somniferum var. paeoniflorum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

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:

Barbourville, Kentucky

Corbin, Kentucky

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Barbourville, KY (Zone 7a) | September 2010 | neutral

There is nothing wrong with the plant, but the variety name is very misleading. I looked at it in every possible light and I could never...Read More

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