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Papaver Species, Persian White Poppy, White Opium Poppy

Papaversomniferum var. album

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Papaveraceae (pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Papaver (puh-PAY-ver)

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Synonym

Papaver somniferum

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

Seed is poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

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Soil pH requirements

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

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Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting

Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed

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:

Philo, Illinois

Butler, Missouri

Saint-Loup, Poitou-Charentes

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