Atlas Poppy, Moroccan Poppy, Spanish Poppy
Papaver atlanticum (Moroccan Poppy) is a clump-forming, short-lived perennial boasting saucer-shaped, soft apricot-orange flowers, 6 in. across (15 cm), from late spring into fall. Adding months of color, especially when periodically deadheaded, the flowers are borne atop upright, wiry stems and seem to float above rosettes of gray-green, hairy, elliptical, toothed leaves. Incredibly tough and easy to grow, Moroccan Poppy is perfect to add long-lasting color to a rock garden or a dry garden. Its tall stems make this poppy a wonderful cut flower.
| Hardiness |
5 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
4 - 7 |
| Climate Zones | 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Papaveraceae |
| Genus | Papaver |
| Common names | Poppy |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, Coastal Garden |
| Hardiness |
5 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
4 - 7 |
| Climate Zones | 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Papaveraceae |
| Genus | Papaver |
| Common names | Poppy |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, Coastal Garden |
How many Papaver atlanticum (Moroccan Poppy) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Papaver atlanticum (Moroccan Poppy) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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