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Oriental Poppy

Papaver orientale, Papaveraceae

Zones
3a–7b
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Bachelor ButtonCentaurea cyanus
Pollinator Sharing
CatnipNepeta cataria
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
Blue VervainVerbena hastata
Pollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Iceland PoppyPapaver nudicaule

Different poppy species can compete for resources and may share allelopathic compounds that inhibit each other's growth

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Common Questions

What zones does Oriental Poppy grow in?

Oriental Poppy grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 7b.

What are good companion plants for Oriental Poppy?

Good companions for Oriental Poppy include Bachelor Button, Catnip, Blue Vervain.

Design guilds with Oriental Poppy and see companion relationships visually.

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