Hens and Chickens Poppy poppy

Papaver somniferum 'Hens and Chickens Poppy'

AnnualPapaveraceae

Hens and Chickens Poppy poppy
Drought tolerantEdible
USDA zones5 to 5
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
Size5 to 3 feet tall

Garden uses

BorderContainer

Attracts

ButterfliesBees

Notes

'Hens and Chickens Poppy' poppy (Papaver somniferum 'Hens and Chickens Poppy') is an annual for borders and containers. It grows well in cool weather and can ride out a light frost. This plant likes full sun. It is drought tolerant, so you can skip frequent watering once it settles in. Butterflies and bees visit the blooms, and the tall stems add height to a bed.

Pairs well with Clary sage, Spider flower, and Blue grama.