Oriental Poppy (Papaver orientale) identification photo
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Perennials · MCH exam plant

Oriental Poppy

Papaver orientale

Perennial
Key ID features

Huge crepe-paper flowers, goes dormant after blooming

Botanical namePapaver orientale
FamilyPapaveraceae
GenusPapaver
CategoryPerennials
USDA hardiness zones3a–7b
SunFull Sun
WaterLow
Native to New EnglandNo
Salt tolerantNo
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