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Papaver orientale (Oriental Poppies) are among
the most flamboyant of the garden perennials. The
flowers are large, intensely colored and often fringed and
ruffled. They bloom from spring to summer and are best
grown in full sun. They need no special growing
conditions as long as the soil drains well. Another plus
is that they are seldom bothered by deer.
When the foliage declines around end of July pull it out by
hand or cut it down. New
leaves will grow in late summer or fall. These
leaves should be left in place for
winter.
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