Common
name: "Atlantic Poppy" or "Moroccan
Poppy"
Latin name: Papaver atlanticum
Zone: 5
- 7
Elevation to:
Growth habit: Clump forming
Max height: 12" - 16"
Spread: 6"
Flowers: Yes, May Flower type: Saucer shaped
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 1
Sunshine:
Water:
Pictured: Atlantic
Poppy
Papaver
atlanticum
Perennial
Cultivation: Originally from Morocco, this small clump
forming perennial Poppy has found its way into western gardens. In
mid spring the plant will start producing 3" single petaled
salmon colored flowers followed by an attractive seed pod. Atlantic
Poppy blossoms usually only last one day. Seed pods can be
harvested and dried for dry floral arrangements.
Plant Atlantic Poppies in full sun in fertile, well drained soil. Atlantic
Poppies are short lived... but freely re-seed themselves.
Propagation: Purchased seed or gathered seed can be started in a cold frame or greenhouse and moved
outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Atlantic Poppy
is slow to grow from seed. For quicker growth purchase
pre-started plants in packs or pots from your local Garden Center.
Space new transplants 6" to 12" apart. Once established, plants can be easily divided in
early spring.
