Scientific Name
Papaver spp.
Common Name
Poppy

Characteristics

Season
spring to early summer
Height
18-24 inches
Hardiness
USDA Hardiness Zone 2-7
Flower Color
red, pink, orange, yellow
Soil
well drained soil
Exposure
full sun to partial shade
Propagation
seed, root cuttings
North Carolina Regions
Mountains
Comments
Iceland poppy and Oriental poppy grow best in cool climates, but may be used as annuals in warmer areas. Fall plantings of Iceland and Shirley poppy produce beautiful flowers in the spring, and are seen as large drifts along North Carolina interstate highways.
Origin
Iceland, Asia

Prepared by: orginally by Alice B. Russell, retired Extension Specialist, NC State University
                     maintained and expanded by Erv Evans, Consumer Horticulturist, NC State University

Images: ©Alice B. Russell and Erv Evans

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