Perennials · 2 varieties
Papaver (Oriental Poppy)
Crepe-paper blooms the size of your hand — a brief, unforgettable June spectacle.
- Light
- Full sun
- Height
- 30–36″ varies by variety
- Spread
- 18–24″
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–7 hardy here
- Blooms
- May–Jun
- Deer
- Usually left alone
- Rabbits
- A rabbit favorite protect young plants
- Containers
- Good in pots
- Pets
- Not on the ASPCA list ask us
Hardiness & bloom: Goes dormant after blooming; plan for a summer gap.
Height varies a lot between varieties here — anywhere from 30″ to 36″. Check the tag, or ask us which one suits the spot you have in mind.
Carries height — the thriller at the center of a pot or the back of a bed.
The 2 Papaver (Oriental Poppy) varieties we grow
Every variety we grow. Photos are going up through the season. Tap the on any variety to save it to your list. Availability changes daily — call (763) 742-8774 for what’s on the bench today.
Variety by variety
East Bethel and the north metro are zone 4; Minneapolis and St. Paul are zone 5. Green comes back in both; yellow comes back in zone 5.
| Variety | Hardiness | Blooms | Size & sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Scarletorange-scarlet with black center | HardinessHardy to zone 3comes back everywhere we deliver | Blooms May–Aug | Size 30–36″ × 20″ Full sun · deer usually leave it alone |
| Royal Weddingwhite with black center | HardinessHardy to zone 3comes back everywhere we deliver | Blooms May–Jun | Size 30″ × 18–24″ Full sun · deer usually leave it alone |
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Grown chemical-free in our own seven greenhouses in East Bethel — not trucked in. Come see it in person, or use the plant picker to find what suits your spot.