Iceland Poppy
The Iceland Poppy is a perennial flower, but because of its inability to withstand warm temperatures it is most often grown as a biennial, or even an annual. Typically the Iceland Poppy will bloom in its first year. It is a hardy flower within zones 2-7 and prefers cooler climates. This Poppy was originally found as a native to the Northern United States and parts of Asia. It requires well-drained soils and full sunlight. The seeds will produce either a white, yellow, or orange poppy. The Iceland Poppy will grow more successfully if it is planted during the fall planting season, straight into the ground, because it is difficult to transplant.
- Common Name: Iceland Poppy
- Latin Name: Papaver nudicaule
- Type: Flower
- Color: orange,yellow,white
- Cycle: Perennial
- Origin: Native
- Height: 12-24"
- Planting Season: Spring
- Bloom Season: Spring-Summer
- Germination: 20-30 Days
- Seeds Per Pound: 2,780,000
- Seeding Rate: 1
*Planting and Bloom Season. Please remember that Planting and Bloom seasons will differ for each variety depending on the location and climate conditions where they are being planted. Please refer to the USDA Plant Hardiness Map provided in our FAQ section for specifics on how to determine the best time of year to plant for your specific situation. The information provided below is based on experienced agricultural practices throughout the Willamette Valley of Oregon and is applicable to Zones 7-10 only.