Papaver somniferum
Opium Poppy
Family: Papaveraceae Poppy
| Type | Annual |
| USDA Hardiness range | n/a |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Lavender, pink, purple, red, white |
| Bloom time | Early Summer to Early Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Massing |
| Height | 24" to 4' / 60cm to 1.20m |
| Spread | 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf |
| Bloom attributes | Suitable for dried flowers |
| Leaf color | Green, silvery |
| Fruit color | Blue, green |
| Soil type | Loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |