Oriental Poppy

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Young Flower Garden

Source of plant

Garden Crossings

Description

Papaver 'Royal Wedding' has large, black seed capsule centers surrounded by dark purple stamens which enhance the 4 to 6 inch wide, white, papery blooms. Its strong stems, covered with fine hair, support the large blooms from late spring through early summer. Like many other poppies 'Royal Wedding' will go dormant after the bloom cycle is complete. to 30" tall and 24" across.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4