Turkenlouis oriental poppy
Papaver orientale 'Turkenlouis'
USDA zones3 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall18 to 24 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Red-orange
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Turkenlouis' oriental poppy (Papaver orientale 'Turkenlouis') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist soil of most types. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. Red-orange flowers open in spring and again in summer, and they draw bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It forms a clump that is drought tolerant.
Pairs well with Blanket flower, Little bluestem, Nodding onion, and Paprika yarrow.