Papaver rupifragum

Also Known As

Spanish Poppy

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"
W: 8"

planting zones

6a-9b

Papaver rupifragum plant details

Papaver rupifragum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer orange flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Papaver rupifragum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN wide, 18 IN tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, edging plant, floriferous, heirloom, long-blooming, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Papaver rupifragum

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This rare hardy poppy with single crinkled blooms was extolled by garden writer Louise Beebe Wilder in the 1920s as sending up a veritable fountain of bloom on stems of a seemly length." It self sows freely and is great for covering difficult dry banks with flowers, the apricot blooms combining beautifully with blue German catchfly. It does well in poor to well-drained soils."