Papaver decaisnei

Papaver decaisnei

Native to:
Afghanistan | Egypt | Gulf States | Iran | Iraq | Oman | Pakistan | Palestine | Saudi Arabia | Sinai

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Papaveraceae
Genus:
Papaver
Species:
Papaver decaisnei

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
40 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
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 germinate best after cold stratification; sow in fall or early spring.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash