Van Zyverden Poppies Carnival 3 Plant Roots Multicolor Full Sun Perennial Deer Resistant 1 lb

Oriental poppies (Papaver) are long used by gardeners in a range of landscape situations. Planting poppies is simple and rewarding when their blooms appear. The clumps will become larger each year but will never be invasive. They can be forced indoors with special treatment. They also make for stunning cut flowers, but you will have to sear the ends of freshly cut stems with a match. As they have appeared on ravaged battlefields, they have come to symbolize death and rebirth. Papaver Carnival is known for its ruffled petals, nearly hairless stems and coarse divided leaves. The foliage dies back in the summer, but re-appears in the fall. Blossoms are 5" in diameter. Poppies are strong plants that are drought and weather resistant Plant this perennial in a location with full sun exposure. Keywords: Van Zyverden, Poppies Carnival, deer resistant, multi-color, USDA Hardiness Zones 3-7, 1 lb

• Van Zyverden Poppies Carnival 3 Plant Roots Multicolor Full Sun Perennial Deer Resistant 1 lb
• Attracts butterflies
• Prolific flowers
• Large showy blooms
• Deer Resistant
• Full Sun
• Perennial
• Dormant root size #1
• Grows 30-32" tall
• Blooms summer
• Multi-color
• USDA Hardiness Zones 3-7
• Ships to 48 contiguous US states, plus the District of Columbia EXCEPT IDAHO
• Oriental poppies grow well in poor to average soil; however, soggy ground should be avoided as they hate wet feet. They prefer the cooler temperatures of spring and fall. After flowering, allow the poppies to die back during the summer heat, as excess watering will kill them.