Mother of Pearl common poppy
Papaver rhoeas 'Mother of Pearl'
USDA zones3 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Mother of Pearl' common poppy (Papaver rhoeas 'Mother of Pearl') is an annual for borders, cut flowers, and low-maintenance gardens. It handles cool weather and a light frost. This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It blooms from early to late spring and again from early to late summer. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by.
Pairs well with Blue Diamond tulip, Blue grama, and Showy milkweed.