Oriental poppy (Papaver orientale)
Oriental poppy, also known as Oriental Poppy
The Geum is a perennial, herbaceous plant that forms clumps and features slightly hairy stems and leaves. While it is often recognized for its vibrant scarlet flowers, cultivars of Geum also bloom in a variety of colors, including orange, pink, white, and plum.
Key Facts About Oriental poppy
Attributes of Oriental poppy
Lifespan
Perennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
60 cm to 1 m
Spread
45 cm to 60 cm
Leaf Color
Green Gray Silver
Flower Size
10 cm to 15 cm
Flower Color
Red White Pink Orange Purple Black Violet Burgundy
Scientific Classification of Oriental poppy
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Ranunculales
Family
Poppy
Genus
Poppies
Species
Oriental poppy
Toxicity
Ingestion