poppy
Papaver bracteatum
USDA zones4 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size1.5 to 4 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Red with dark center eye
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Poppy (Papaver bracteatum) is a perennial for borders, containers, and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and most soil types. The red flowers have a dark center eye. They open in spring and again in summer. Plants reach 18 to 48 inches tall, so give them space in the back of a bed.
Pairs well with Delphinium, Lily, and Buffalo grass.
Native range
Caucasus, Iran, and Turkey.