| Poppy | |
| Caucasian Scarlet Poppy |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4) Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
| Flowers: | Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Green Mauve: oacs cplae he hefkltbateto B aap ts |
| Flower Size: | 6"-12" |
| Flower Time: | Other |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light |
| Pollinators: | Self |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
| Conservation status: | Extinct in the Wild (EW) |
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