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Papaver, Oriental Poppy, Perennial Poppy 'Soho'

Papaverorientale

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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

orientale (or-ee-en-TAY-lee)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)

USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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wetdogfarm

Eveleth, MN (Zone 3a) | July 2007 | neutral

I'm not sure about the hardiness of some of these newer colors, like Soho, Royal Chocolate Distinction and Patty's Plum. I get one flower...Read More

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Papaverorientale

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