*Genus and Species: Papaver rhoeas
Family: Papaveraceae
Common Name: Corn Poppy, Shirley Poppy,
Flanders Poppy
Habit: annual
Height: 2-2 1 /2 feet
Flower Color: white, pink and red
Native To: Europe
Range: throughout United States
Blooming Period: April-July
Water Requirement: low
Soil Type: well drained
Exposure: full sun to partial shade
Seed Count: 3,200,000 seeds/lb
Seeding Rate: 2 lbs/acre
Miscellaneous: large showy flowers; inconspicuous
foliage when in bloom; contains no opium; must specify
mixed colors when buying
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*Genus and Species: Papaver rhoeas
