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Papaver nudicaule (Iceland Poppy)

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Plant Type: Perennial
Uses: Border, Cutting Bed, Wildflower/Meadow
Propagation: Seeds
Habit: Clump
Light: Full Sun
Flower Color: Various
Blooms: Spring, Summer
Width: .5 - .75 ft.
Height: 1 - 3 ft.
Fertility: Moderately Rich
Soil: Neutral, Well-Drained
Zone: 2 - 9

Hardy Perennial. Grows from one to three feet and blooms in its first year from seed. It has coarse, divided leaves at the base. The fragrant flowers are have a shimmering and lovely form. Available in single or double, and white with yellow, red, orange, rose or apricot markings. This is a short-lived perennial grown as an annual. Seeds should be sown at a temperature of 55 degrees and transplanting seedlings should be done very carefully. Division may be done in mid-spring. All parts of this plant are poisonous. 'Oregon Rainbows' is a show-stopping cultivar.