Poppy- Papaver orientalis - Brilliant Red

Oriental Poppy (Papaver orientale) is a showstopping perennial celebrated for its massive, satiny blooms that bring high-drama color to the late-spring garden. Each flower features delicate, tissue-paper petals in vibrant shades of scarlet, salmon, or white, centered around a velvety, coal-black boss that creates a striking visual contrast. While these plants famously go dormant and disappear during the heat of mid-summer, they return with fresh foliage in the fall, making them a reliable, deer-resistant choice for sun-drenched borders. Their architectural seed pods and crinkled, silver-green foliage add unique texture, ensuring they remain a favorite for cottage gardens and bold landscape statements.

Sun: Full Sun
Type: Perennial
Height: 2-3 feet

Container Size: 3" pot

Photo Credit: A. Barra via Wikimedia Commons