Description
Papaver (Oriental Poppy)
Papaver orientale
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Water Needs
Low to Moderate
Low to Moderate
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3 – 7
USDA Zones 3 – 7
Height / Spread
2–3 ft / 1.5–2 ft
2–3 ft / 1.5–2 ft
Bloom Time
Late Spring – Early Summer
Late Spring – Early Summer
About Papaver
Papaver, best known as the Oriental Poppy, produces some of the most spectacular and dramatic blossoms in the early summer garden. Featuring huge, tissue-paper-like petals surrounding dark, velvety central seed heads, these show-stopping flowers come in brilliant shades of fiery scarlet, salmon, coral, pink, plum, and pure white. They provide unforgettable color and texture in sunny cottage borders and perennial beds.
Key Features
- Show-Stopping Floral Display: Oversized, crepe-textured blooms make a bold statement and serve as a prime garden focal point.
- Pollinator Magnet: Abundant pollen attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial pollinators throughout late spring.
- Ornamental Seed Pods: Decorative, crown-topped seed pods add striking architectural interest to dried arrangements and late-summer garden borders.
- Deer & Rabbit Resistant: Naturally avoided by grazing wildlife due to milky sap inside the foliage.
Grower’s Tip: Oriental Poppies thrive in rich, deep, exceptionally well-drained soil in full sun. Note that foliage naturally goes dormant and dies back during hot mid-summer weather after blooming; plant alongside summer-blooming perennials like Echinacea or Rudbeckia to fill in the space.
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