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Oreomecon Nudicaulis (Papaver nudicaule)

Papaver nudicaule, the Arctic Poppy, is a perennial herb with large, papery flowers in shades of yellow, orange, red, and white, blooming in summer.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun for best flowering.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soil. Prefers sandy loam.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is between 15-20°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun for best flowering.

Tolerates partial shade.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soil. Prefers sandy loam.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is between 15-20°C.

Tolerates cooler temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.2-0.6 m

Spread

0.3-0.5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Semi-dormant in winter

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lobed

Flower Size

8-10 cm

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Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRanunculales
  • familyPapaveraceae
  • genusPapaver
  • speciesPapaver nudicaule
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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