Papaver laevigatum

Papaver laevigatum

Native to:
Bulgaria | Greece | Iran | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | Krym | North Caucasus | Oman | Romania | Russia | Saudi Arabia | Tadzhikistan | Transcaucasus | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe | Turkmenistan | Ukraine | Uzbekistan | Yemen

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
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:
14–28 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best after cold stratification; sow in fall or early spring.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash