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Corn Poppy

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Corn Poppy

Flower

Papaver rhoeas

  • Full sun
  • Zones 3–10
  • 55 days to maturity
  • Flowers
  • 12" spacing
  • Low water
  • Annual
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  • Overview

    Large, 3-4" blooms provide cheerful color to any garden spot. Long-blooming.

  • Planting

    Direct sow in fall or early spring after last frost; prefers cool soil temperatures

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: low. Soil: Well-drained, poor to average soil; tolerates sandy or rocky conditions. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.