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Beauty of Livermere Oriental Poppy Papaver orientalis

Exposure
  • Sun
Flower Season
  • Spring
  • Summer
Mature Size
2'6" 2'
Height: 2'6"
Spread: 18" - 2'
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  • Details

    Features

    Large, sizzling red-orange flowers on tall stems. Fuzzy foliage stays low, letting the flowers steal the show. Very low maintenance and easy to grow.

    Attracts: 
    Hummingbirds
    Resists: 
    Deer
    Rabbits

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Perennial
    Height Category: 
    Medium
    Garden Height: 
    30 Inches
    Spacing: 
    18 - 24 Inches
    Spread: 
    18 - 24 Inches
    Flower Colors: 
    Red
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Green
    Habit: 
    Upright
    Container Role: 
    Filler

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Early Summer
    Bloom Time: 
    Late Spring
    Hardiness Zones: 
    3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Average Soil
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Fertile Soil
    Soil PH Category: 
    Neutral Soil
    Uses: 
    Border Plant
    Uses: 
    Cut Flower
    Uses: 
    Dried Flower
    Uses: 
    Specimen or Focal Point
    Maintenance Notes: 

    This undemanding perennial thrives in full sun. Thrives in dry to average, well-drained soil. Goes summer dormant, but comes back in spring.

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