Patty oriental poppy
Papaver orientale 'Patty'
USDA zones3 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Sizeup to 2.5 feet tall18+ inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Soft plum
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Patty' oriental poppy (Papaver orientale 'Patty') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, and cut flower use. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist soil of most types. Soft plum flowers open in spring. It goes semi-dormant after flowering, so plant a low, mounding perennial in front to hide the bare spot. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits.
Pairs well with PowWow White coneflower, Eastern columbine, and Nodding onion.