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Papaveraceae
Shirley poppy
Papaver rhoeas
Also known as Papaver rhoeas var. vulgare, Flanders poppy, Field poppy, Corn poppy
Native Plants · Corn Poppy · Annual Flower · Self Seeding · Red Flowers · Cottage Garden · Wildflower · Cut Flower · Easy Care · Spring Sowing
Shirley poppies are easy-care annuals that self-seed readily and prefer lean, well-draining soil. These delicate flowers come in shades of red, pink, and white with papery petals that dance in the breeze. Sow seeds directly in early spring for a spectacular summer display that requires virtually no maintenance.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 6 hours
- Watering
- Light watering, drought tolerant once established · Every 10-14 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 7–7.5
- Temperature
- -30°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed
Hardiness
USDA 4a-10b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 2 ft – 5 ft
- Spread
- 16 in
- Spacing
- 8 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Afghanistan, Alabama, Alaska, Albania, Algeria, Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Assam, Austria, Azores, Baleares, Baltic States, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bulgaria, California
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
Sources: trefle, usda
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