Papaver orientale 'Beauty of Livermere'
Papaver orientale 'Beauty of Livermere'
Oriental Poppy
Add a punch of vibrant color in the early season garden! Thin crepe-like petals of deep oxblood-red surround prominent dark purple centers from late spring to early summer. The large flowers can measure 4-5” across and are held high on wiry pubescent stems above clumps of deeply dissected foliage.  (Perennial)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer
Late Spring
24-36" tall x 18-24" wide Sun 
Hardiness Zone:3,4,5,6,7
zone map Cold Hardy to -40° to -30°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Butterflies Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds Attracts HummingbirdsDeer Resistant Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant Drought TolerantGood for Cut Flowers Good for Cut Flowers
May Naturalize May NaturalizeShowy Flowers Showy Flowers