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Bread Seed Poppy

Papaver somniferum, Papaveraceae

Zones
3–8
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

7 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Dyers ChamomileAnthemis tinctoria
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

False HempDatisca cannabina

False hemp's vigorous growth and deep root system competes with poppy's shallow root network

Black SesameSesamum indicum var. nigrum

Poppy species produce alkaloids that can inhibit germination and growth of oil-producing crops like sesame

Common Questions

What zones does Bread Seed Poppy grow in?

Bread Seed Poppy grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Bread Seed Poppy?

Good companions for Bread Seed Poppy include Dyers Chamomile.

Design guilds with Bread Seed Poppy and see companion relationships visually.

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