Oriental Poppy
Papaver orientale 'Royal Wedding'
Papaveraceae
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
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