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Papaver nudicaule

Iceland Poppy

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Normans/Engstrom

 

Description

This Iceland Poppy produces leaves that are divided with flowers, appearing on stems 1'-2' high. These flowers are cup-shaped to 3" across, and come in colors of yellow, orange, salmon, rose, pink and cream.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.