This easy-to-grow annual is a surefire way to add a dose of bright color to the spring garden. In the North, sprinkle seeds of this wildflower in spring; in the South, plant them in the fall.
Plant Name: Papaver rhoeas
Growing Conditions: Full sun or part shade and moist, well-drained soil
Size: To 2 feet tall and 1 foot wide
Zones: Annual
Plant it with: Other wildflowers, such as Texas bluebonnet or bachelor's buttons.
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