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Family: Papaveraceae
(pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee) Genus: Papaver (puh-PAY-ver) Species: nudicaule (new-dee-KAW-lee) Cultivar: Champagne Bubbles
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Category Alpines and Rock GardensPerennials Water Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Sun Exposure Full SunFoliage EvergreenFoliage Color BronzeBlue-Green Height 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)Spacing 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F) USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Where to Grow Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zoneCan be grown as an annual Danger All parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color Pale PinkPink Rose/Mauve Red Coral/Apricot Orange Red-Orange Pale Yellow Bright Yellow White/Near White Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerMid Summer Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods From seed; direct sow outdoors in fallFrom seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seedsProperly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |