Botanical Name: Papaver rhoeas
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Common Name: Flanders Poppy, Corn Poppy  
Plant photo of: Papaver rhoeas
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Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Annual

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Red

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

This annual poppy is know for its large, bright red flowers with dark center blotches. The petals are papery thin, and after they fall, are followed by attractive pods. Though summer blooming, our hot, dry climate may shorten the blooming season.