General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Plant Height: 2-3 feet
Fruit: Showy
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Underground structures: Taproot
Uses: Provides winter interest
Propagation: Seeds: Days to germinate: 98 days
Depth to plant seed: Surface sow, barely cover
Suitable for wintersowing

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Common names
  • Poppy

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Plant Events from our members
dnrevel On March 21, 2022 Seeds germinated
Showing green leaves in WS jug
dnrevel On March 4, 2022 Seeds sown
WS in jug. 98 days.
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