Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Papaveraceae

Genus:

Papaver

Species:

Papaver oreophilum

Growth Characteristics

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Colors:

red, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy; sow in fall or early spring.

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