Papaver, Feathered Poppy, Fringed Poppy
Papaversomniferum 'Fringed Pink'

Family: Papaveraceae (pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Papaver (puh-PAY-ver)
Species: somniferum (som-NEE-fer-um)
Cultivar: Fringed Pink

Category
Annuals
Biennials

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

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Smooth

Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds