Scarlet Peony Poppy poppy

Papaver somniferum 'Scarlet Peony Poppy'

AnnualPapaveraceae

Scarlet Peony Poppy poppy
Drought tolerantEdible
USDA zones6 to 6
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
Size2 to 3 feet tall

Garden uses

BorderContainer

Attracts

ButterfliesBees

Notes

'Scarlet Peony Poppy' (Papaver somniferum 'Scarlet Peony Poppy') is an annual for borders and containers. It shrugs off cool spells and light frost, though a hard freeze will damage it. This plant likes full sun. It grows 24 to 36 inches tall, so it works well in the middle of a border. The plant is drought tolerant, which makes it a good pick for dry spots and pots. Butterflies and bees visit the flowers.

Pairs well with Fountain grass, Summer savory, and Evelyn rose.