Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Papaveraceae

Genus:

Papaver

Species:

Papaver cyprium

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

red, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy; sow on surface and keep moist.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash