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Posted 10/23/2022 in Annual

Papaver rhoeas

A popular summer annual, Papaver rhoeas features scarlet red flowers from late spring to mid-summer on hairy stems with lance-shaped green leaves. Ornamental seedpods follow Flowers. Native to Africa, Asia, and Europe, the species is invasive in the United States.

Post Details

Latin Name
Papaver rhoeas
Common Name
Corn Poppy
Planting Zone
Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9 Zone 10
Bloom Season
Summer
Height
.75-1.5 ft
Spread
.5-1 ft
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

A popular summer annual, Papaver rhoeas features scarlet red flowers from late spring to mid-summer on hairy stems with lance-shaped green leaves. Ornamental seedpods follow Flowers. Native to Africa, Asia, and Europe, the species is invasive in the United States.

Special Care Instructions

INVASIVE! Intolerant of moist soils and drought. Self seeds freely.

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