| Botanical name | Papaver species |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | They bear flowers that have 4 crape-like petals around a central ovary. Red is a common colour, though the range is huge. |
| Common name(s) | Poppy |
| Origin | |
| Planting instructions | Plant in a sunny position with light, moist and well-drained soil. |
| Soil conditions | Well drained , Moist |
Papaver species (Poppy)
- Botanical name: Papaver species
- Common name(s): Poppy
- Categories: Annuals, Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
These frost hardy tolerant species bears flowers that have 4 crape-like petals around a central ovary. Red is a common colour, though the range is huge. Plant in a sunny position with light, moist and well-drained soil.
Family: Papaveraceae
Botanical Pronunciation: puh-PAY-vur
Papaver species requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
They bear flowers that have 4 crape-like petals around a central ovary. Red is a common colour, though the range is huge. 
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