ID? Annual Garden Poppies in Vancouver

Discussion in 'Annuals, Biennials, Perennials, Ferns and Bulbs' started by WesternWilson, Apr 26, 2007.

  1. WesternWilson

    WesternWilson Active Member 10 Years

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    I have always loved those wonderful old fashioned garden poppies that used to pop up in Lower Mainland gardens...they were often double, usually pink shades. It is too bad you don't see them much any more.

    What was the proper latin name for those?
     
  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Opium poppy. Still very common. Available both as seed and as started plants, the latter easily found in local garden centers - despite being illegal.
     
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    chimera Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Papaver somniferum
     
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    WesternWilson Active Member 10 Years

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    I will have to start sprinkling them in suitable places!
     

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