Today's bloom is Opium Poppy 'Drama Queen' (Papaver somniferum)
Bloom of the Day for September 30th, 2011:
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Information: Type of plant: Annuals Bloom color: Red, Scarlet (Dark Red) Bloom time of year: Mid Summer Sun requirements: Sun to Partial Shade Cold hardiness: Not Applicable Height: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) Spacing: 9-12 in. (22-30 cm) View much more information about this plant at PlantFiles. ![]() | Talk about this bloom There have been 4 comments posted about this bloom. locakelly wrote: marti001 wrote: pirl wrote: RosemaryK wrote: |