Papaver nudicaule
Iceland Poppy
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Iceland Poppy (Papaver nudicaule) - Description
P. nudicaule is native to the subartic regions. It bears coarsely hairy, blue-green, divided leaves 6 inches wide. It bears slightly fragrant blooms in yellow, orange, salmon, rose, pink, cream, and white.
Iceland Poppy (Papaver nudicaule) - Blooming
Generally, Poppies bloom in the spring and summer with a variety of colors. Followed by seed pods.
Iceland Poppy (Papaver nudicaule) - Growth
Poppies can be grown in containers, raised beds and pretty much anywhere that has well-drained soil. Grows best in full sun.
Iceland Poppy (Papaver nudicaule) - Planting
Poppies are easily grown from the seed and generally self-sow. Annuals and biennials should be sown "in situ", while perennials should be sown in containers in a cold frame (for protection). Can also propagate perennials from root cuttings in late fall or early winter, or by division in spring.
Iceland Poppy (Papaver nudicaule) - Pest
Papaver is susceptible to powdery mildew, gray mold, leaf smut, root rot, and damping off.
Iceland Poppy (Papaver nudicaule) - Interesting facts
When cut or damaged, the stems of Papaver expel latex.
Iceland Poppy (Papaver nudicaule) - Soil and irrigation
Does well with most soils as long as they are well drained. The Alpine Poppy (P. alpinum) requires especially fast draining soils that would resemble the rocky slopes of where they evolved.
