| Botanical name | Papaver orientale |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | The flowers are cup-shaped and in shades of red, orange and pink. |
| Common name(s) | Oriental poppy |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This plant forms a strudy clump of bristly, pinnate, often blue-green foliage. |
| Drought tolerance | Medium |
| Planting instructions | Plant in full sun or partial shade in any well-drained soil. |
| Soil conditions | Well drained |
| Uses | Uses:: Cullinary: Medicinal: Cultural: Commercial: ornamental plant Cosmetics: Other Uses: Part Used: Attracts: Features: |
| Propagation | Propagate by seed or root cuttings. |
| Possible problems | Foliage begins to die back after blooming. |
Papaver orientale (Oriental poppy)
- Botanical name: Papaver orientale
- Common name(s): Oriental poppy
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
This plant forms a strudy clump of bristly, pinnate, often blue-green foliage. The flowers are cup-shaped and in shades of red, orange and pink. Plant in full sun or partial shade in any well-drained soil.
Family: Papaveraceae
Botanical Pronunciation: puh-PAY-vur ore-ee-un-TAY-lee
Papaver orientale requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
The flowers are cup-shaped and in shades of red, orange and pink.
This plant forms a strudy clump of bristly, pinnate, often blue-green foliage.
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