Icelandic Poppy, Iceland Poppy Papaver nudicaule - Oreomecon nudicaulis

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Botanical Name:

Papaver nudicaule

Family:

Papaveraceae

Genus:

Papaver

Species:

nudicaule

Common Name:

Icelandic Poppy, Iceland Poppy

Seeds Per Pound:

1,816,000

Quantity:

2.89 lb

Germination:

98%

Germination Test Type:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Height:

12 inches

Collection Locale:

Poland

Crop Year:

2023

Minimum Hardiness Zone:

In Stock: 2.89 lb

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Characteristics

Plant for Summer Color

Growing Info, follow in order:

Scarification: none required.

Stratification: none required.

Germination: surface sow and keep moist, tamp the soil, requires light for germination.

In a Nutshell:

* The Iceland Poppy ( Papaver nudicaule syn. Papaver croceum, P. amurense, P. miyabeanum , and P. macounii ) is a boreal flowering plant. Native to subpolar regions of northern Europe and North America, Iceland poppies are hardy but short-lived perennials ,grown as biennials , that yield large, papery, bowl-shaped, lightly fragrant flowers supported by hairy, 1-foot, curved stems among feathery blue-green foliage 1-6 inches long. They were first described by botanists in 1759. The wild species blooms in white or yellow, and is hardy from USDA Zones 3a-10b. All parts of this plant are likely to be poisonous , containing (like all poppies) toxic alkaloids . In particular, P. nudicaule has been shown to contain the benzophenanthidine alkaloid, chelidonine . more...

* A perennial poppy with 2-3" pink, red, orange, greenish, or yellow fragrant flowers, most of the leaves are basal, native to Eurasia and to North America from the Arctic to Colorado.

* The seed is very agreeable to the taste. It contains some opium. more...

Wiki description:

The Iceland Poppy ( Papaver nudicaule syn. Papaver croceum, P. amurense, P. miyabeanum , and P. macounii ) is a boreal flowering plant. Native to subpolar regions of northern Europe and North America, Iceland poppies are hardy but short-lived perennials ,grown as biennials , that yield large, papery, bowl-shaped, lightly fragrant flowers supported by hairy, 1-foot, curved stems among feathery blue-green foliage 1-6 inches long. They were first described by botanists in 1759. The wild species blooms in white or yellow, and is hardy from USDA Zones 3a-10b. All parts of this plant are likely to be poisonous [ 1 ] , containing (like all poppies) toxic alkaloids . In particular, P. nudicaule has been shown to contain the benzophenanthidine alkaloid, chelidonine . [ 2 ]

Pfaf description:

Physical Characteristics Â Papaver nudicaule is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in). It is hardy to zone 2 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to September, and the seeds ripen from Jun to October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees, self.The plant is self-fertile. The plant prefers light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and requires well-drained soil.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils..It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.It requires dry or moist soil.

Usda description:

More info on http://plants.usda.gov

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