Papaver atlanticum (Moroccan Poppy)
Papaver atlanticum (Moroccan Poppy) is a clump-forming, short-lived perennial boasting saucer-shaped, soft apricot-orange flowers, 6 in. across (15 cm), from late spring into fall. Adding months of color, especially when periodically deadheaded, the flowers are borne atop upright, wiry stems and seem to float above rosettes of gray-green, hairy, elliptical, toothed leaves.
Papaver atlanticum (Moroccan Poppy) is a clump-forming, short-lived perennial boasting saucer-shaped, soft apricot-orange flowers, 6 in. across (15 cm), from late spring into fall. Adding months of color, especially when periodically deadheaded, the flowers are borne atop upright, wiry stems and seem to float above rosettes of gray-green, hairy, elliptical, toothed leaves. Incredibly tough and easy to grow, Moroccan Poppy is perfect to add long-lasting color to a rock garden or a dry garden. Its tall stems make this poppy a wonderful cut flower.
- Grows in clumps up to 12-18 in. tall and wide (45-60 cm). Self-sows a little.
- Prefers full sun or part shade and enjoys any moist, well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established, it gets by with the barest amount of water. The flowers retain their color the longest in part shade.
- Virtually pest and disease free, it is also deer tolerant.
- Perfect for beds and borders, coastal gardens, cottage gardens or rock gardens. Good cut flowers too!
- Propagate by seed.
- Native to Morocco.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 4 – 7 |
| Climate Zones | 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Papaver – Poppies |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 12″ – 18″ (30cm – 45cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |