Papaver Species, Rough Poppy, Round Pricklyhead Poppy
Papaverhybridum

Family: Papaveraceae (pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Papaver (puh-PAY-ver)
Species: hybridum (hy-BRID-um)

Synonym:Papaver hispidum

Synonym:Papaver siculum

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Red

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting