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Papaversetigerum

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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
setigerum (set-EE-ger-um)
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Synonym
Papaver somniferum subsp. setigerum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
Lavender
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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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)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Richmond, California

San Jose, California

Aurora, Illinois

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The vendors listed as selling P. setigerum are actually selling P. bracteatum or P. rhoeas. Just a heads-up.

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