Papaver somniferum 'Lauren's Grape'

Also Known As

Papaver 'Lauren's Grape'
Papaver hybridum 'Lauren's Grape'
Lauren's Grape Breadseed Poppy
Lauren's Grape Poppy

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

1-12

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Papaver somniferum 'Lauren's Grape' plant details

Papaver somniferum 'Lauren's Grape' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen annual / biennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Papaver somniferum 'Lauren's Grape'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming, reseeding, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Papaver somniferum 'Lauren's Grape'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

BIG grape-purple flowers with deep purple interior blotches are show stealers on 30” stems in early summer…followed by ornamental poppy capsules that rattle with the seeds of next year’s crop! Sun, decent soil, water when dry. These are annuals but produce thousands of seeds (never unwanted!).

By: Secret Garden Growers

A show-stopping purple violet opium poppy that blooms in spring. It was selected over a six year period from a mix of collected varieties to come true from seed. Self sows.

By: Select Seeds

Absolutely fabulous! Big, 4” to 5”, single poppy flowers are the most delicioso shade of rich, ruby purple. This outstanding, highly recommended poppy grows 3’ to 5’ tall, depending on how rich your soil is. Big, lettuce-like, blue-gray leaves. ‘Lauren’s Grape’ was the prettiest thing in my garden last Spring. Reseeds! Poppy Fans - As cool season growers, Papavers should be planted only when extreme heat or extreme cold is not anticipated! Due to Agricultural Restrictions we cannot ship this plant to West Virginia