With their papery petals and clear, bright colors, oriental poppies (Papaver orientale) are among the most recognizable plants in the poppy species. Unlike corn poppies and California poppies, these ...

As you might guess by the name, Iceland poppies ( Papaver nudicaule) grow best in cooler temperatures, below 70°F. They are ...

Q: Thanks for answering my tomato questions. What is the best way to start poppy seeds and sweet peas indoor for planting outside? I tried last year and had a hard time. I love poppies and sweet peas.

Maybe it is because the continents fit together like puzzle pieces, or perhaps it’s because of the plants that scientists figured out that the planet’s landmass was all one piece at some point. It is ...

Quite possibly, poppies are the most popular wildflower in America and deserve a rightful place in every garden. They offer a surprising range of colors and growth habits. The poppy (Papaver rhoeas L.

In search of orange-flowered perennials for my orange and blue Illini garden, Oriental poppies (Papaver orientale) were a natural choice. The plants I used in my Illini garden were divided off a large ...

Growing perennials from seed is a budget-friendly way to fill your garden with long-lasting plants. Plus it provides you with ...

Every year, Martha and I grow dozens of poppy varieties. These must-have flowers are easy to grow and last for many years in the garden, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. We grow them ...

In my humble opinion, poppies are pretty near perfect for growing on the plains and prairies. They’re tolerant of our soil and temperatures, and they don’t require major water usage. Also, insects don ...