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Papaver commutatum (Flanders Poppy)

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Plant Type: Annual
Uses: Naturalizer, Cutting Bed, Rock Garden, Border
Propagation: Seeds
Habit: Upright
Light: Full Sun
Flower Color: Red, Black
Blooms: Summer, Autumn
Width: 1.5 ft.
Height: 1 - 1.5 ft.
Fertility: Moderately Rich, Average
Soil: Neutral, Moist, Well-Drained
Zone: 1 - 11

Hardy Annual. Self-sows readily and is a good choice for naturalizing in a meadow garden. Single, red, cup-shaped flowers have a black blotch in the center. It is the classic poppy bloom and absolutely stunning. The original species of this plant was introduced into our country from Russia in 1876 by William Thompson, the founder of the Thompson and Morgan Seed Company. Leaves are deeply lobed and the plant is fully hardy. Seeds need darkness to germinate. 'Lady Bird' is the classic variety pictured with shining single crimson bloowms with a black blotch.