Poppy (Papaver)

Papaver, commonly called Poppy, is a flowering plant group valued for silky blooms, vivid color, and the way it brings a light, romantic focal point to spring and early summer gardens. Our Poppy collection includes compact plants for borders and containers, as well as taller selections that rise above neighboring perennials with crinkled petals in red, orange, pink, white, and soft pastel tones. Poppies pair beautifully with iris, peonies, catmint, and ornamental grasses, and they add a meadow like look when planted in drifts, with many types also reseeding gently for a naturalized effect. Papaver grows best in full sun with well drained soil and moderate moisture, and it prefers cooler conditions, often blooming strongest in spring, with some types going dormant in summer heat. Use poppies to create a seasonal focal point in sunny borders, cutting gardens, and cottage style beds where you want bright color and a lighter, airy feel.