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Poppuy selection #880954

Asked August 10, 2024, 4:41 PM EDT

In zone 7 what is the best poppy to grow, Oriental poppy or poppy somniforum. (called opium poppy)

Anne Arundel County Maryland

Expert Response

Breadseed Poppy (Opium Poppy, Papaver somniferum) would be a better choice for Mid-Atlantic conditions, which can be tough on all poppies given our summer heat and humidity, and occasionally compacted or heavy clay soils. Breadseed Poppies are comparatively easy to grow, and they can also re-seed if not dead-headed. Oriental Poppies would be more likely to struggle in our summer conditions.

Miri
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied August 12, 2024, 10:10 AM EDT

When is the best time to plant the Breadseed poppies?

The Question Asker Replied September 01, 2024, 10:48 PM EDT
You can sow seeds outdoors for breadseed poppies in early spring, about six weeks before your last average frost date.

Christa
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied September 03, 2024, 9:55 AM EDT

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