Papaver somniferum (Opium Poppy)
Botanical Information
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Genus | Papaver |
| Species | somniferum |
| Category | Annuals, Perennials |
| Origin | South-Eastern Europe, West Asia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 - 7 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 1 - 7a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -40 - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) | -40 - 10 |
| Height | 1.2 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Pests | Poppies are prone to infestations by the black been aphid (Aphis tabae) and by capsid bugs. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Bud to 2 cm, ovoid. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are 10 cm across. Pale white, light mauve purple or variegated in colour with a dark basal spot. |
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