Oriental poppy
Papaver orientale
Oriental poppy (Papaver orientale) is a Colorado-native perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 24–36 in tall and 12–24 in wide, needs high water, and prefers full sun to part to shade. Fire-wise zone 1-2 perennial; ignitability rating 9.0/10.
Colorado nativehigh water24–36 in tall and 12–24 in wideDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Papaver orientale
- Type
- Perennial
- Mature size
- 24–36 in tall and 12–24 in wide
- Water needs
- high water
- Sun
- full sun to part to shade
- Colorado native
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- clay, loam, sandy
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- orange, pink
- Bloom time
- mid spring, early summer
- Pollinator value
- high
- Good for
- slope
Planting & establishment
Deep-water first season to establish, then minimal water needed.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Oriental poppy good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Oriental poppy is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a perennial suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Oriental poppy get?
- It matures to about 24–36 in tall and 12–24 in wide.
- How much water does Oriental poppy need?
- It needs high water once established.
- Is Oriental poppy native to Colorado?
- Yes — it is a Colorado native.
