Papaver rhoeas

Corn Poppy, Field Poppy, Shirley Poppy

Family: Papaveraceae Poppy


Type Annual
USDA Hardiness range n/a
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Red
Bloom time Late Spring to Mid Summer
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, massing, seashore, specimen
Height 12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm
Spread 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Growth rate Fast
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers, suitable for dried flowers
Leaf color Green, silvery
Fruit color Blue, tan
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, naturalizing