Papaver orientalis “oriental poppy”

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Papaver orientalis

Oriental Poppy

Papaveraceae

3′ tall x 2′ wide

Full sun
Water needs- Medium
Tolerates Deer
Organically rich, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun
Needs a period of winter dormancy
Most popular poppies available
Clump-forming plants that most often feature flowers in shades of red, orange and pink
Best in single clumps or small groups in borders. Gypsophila and Boltonia have foliage that expands as the summer progresses and may be effectively interplanted with oriental poppies in order to fill the void left when the poppies go dormant.

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