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Papaver orientale 'Patty's Plum'

Family Papaveraceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Papaver orientale 'Patty's Plum' (oriental poppy) bears showy and bi-coloured greyish magenta blooms during late spring to early summer. This herbaceous perennial has dark lime foliage. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Accent, border, cut flowers and specimen.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits. In the winter, Papaver orientale 'Patty's Plum' provides winter interest.