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Papaver, Opium Poppy, Paeony Flowered Poppy, Peony Poppy 'Frosted Salmon'

Papaversomniferum

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Family
Papaveraceae (pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Papaver (puh-PAY-ver)
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Species
somniferum (som-NEE-fer-um)
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Synonym
Papaver paeoniflorum
Papaver somniferum var. paeoniflorum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lowndesboro, Alabama

Seward, Alaska

Cotati, California

Barbourville, Kentucky

Desoto, Texas

Martinsburg, West Virginia

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dottieskipper
Montgomery, AL | May 2008 | positive

the foliage is cabbage-like leaves on a tall sturdy stem.

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