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Papaver orientale 'Brilliant'

Family Papaveraceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Papaver orientale 'Brilliant' (oriental poppy) bears showy and black blossoms during late spring to early summer. This plant is clump forming and has matte and medium textured foliage. Papaver orientale 'Brilliant' (oriental poppy) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, bedding plant, border, cut flowers, dried flowers and specimen.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts hummingbirds to your garden. Papaver orientale 'Brilliant' is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.