Papaver somniferum 'Naughty Nineties'

Also Known As

Papaver 'Naughty Nineties'
Papaver hybrid 'Naughty 90's'
Naughty Nineties Poppy

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 24"-48"
W: 6"-15"

planting zones

1-11

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Papaver somniferum 'Naughty Nineties' plant details

Papaver somniferum 'Naughty Nineties' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen annual / biennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Papaver somniferum 'Naughty Nineties'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 IN - 15 IN - wide, 24 IN - 48 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, rock garden, self-sowing, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Papaver somniferum 'Naughty Nineties'

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Butterflies and bees will seek out this bad girl wearing the scarlet red dress with the fringed hem and her black panties peeking out from underneath! This poppy is a stunner with her vivid petals with black bases…blooms on stems to 3’. Late spring to early summer. She’s an annual but seeds around, being the promiscuous girl she is, ensuring naughty poppies for years to come. Full sun, occasional water, average garden soil. All zones

By: Secret Garden Growers

Scandalous! Scarlet petticoats and black stockings - oh my! Beware - this rare and racy large flowered Poppy will dance her way into your heart! Bees, butterflies and birds swoon over this lady, too! To 4' tall and 1' wide. Self-sows! Due to Agricultural Restrictions we cannot ship this plant to West Virginia.