Papaver orientale (Oriental Poppy)
Botanical Information
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Genus | Papaver |
| Species | orientale |
| Category | Perennials |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 - 7 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 1 - 7a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -40 - -15 |
| Temperature (°F) | -40 - 10 |
| Height | 0.6 - 0.9 m |
| Spread | 0.4 - 0.6 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A clump-forming plant that features solitary cup-shaped flowers approximately 10-15 cm in diameter. |
| Landscape | Often planted in small clumps or in small groups along the borders of gardens. |
| Pests | Prone to problems in wet, poorly-drained soils, particularly in winter. My experience is with root rot, botrytis and powdery mildew. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are serrated and divided into lance-shaped segments. |
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