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

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
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Dark Purple/Black
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

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
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
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:

Seward, Alaska

Braselton, Georgia

Prospect, Kentucky

Mason, Michigan

Blue Springs, Missouri

Greenwich, Ohio

Toledo, Ohio

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Austin, Texas

Seattle, Washington

Spokane, Washington

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berrygirl
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | April 2006 | neutral

I grew 3 of these last year- bought as plants. They came back this yr. from the roots. Had 2 very tiny plants and 1 a bit larger. They di...Read More

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TamTam
Blue Springs, MO (Zone 5b) | July 2003 | positive

Beautiful poppies, and the seeds are so fun to collect!! When the top of the pod "opens" you just tip it over and they fall out. :)

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