Water
Water regularly, especially during dry periods, ensuring good drainage to prevent root rot. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
Also known as Arctic Poppy · Iceland Poppy · Icelandic Poppy
Papaver nudicaule, the Arctic Poppy, is a perennial herb with large, papery flowers in shades of yellow, orange, red, and white, blooming in summer.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun for best flowering.
90% intensity
Tolerates partial shade.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
70% intensity
Reduce watering in winter.
Well-drained, fertile soil. Prefers sandy loam.
50% intensity
Ideal growing temperature is between 15-20°C.
60% intensity
Tolerates cooler temperatures.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
50% intensity
Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during dry periods, ensuring good drainage to prevent root rot. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage more blooms and prevent self-seeding. Remove any yellowing or dead foliage to maintain plant health and appearance.
Easily grown from seed sown in early spring or autumn. Can also be propagated by division of established clumps in spring.
If grown in pots, repot annually in spring into fresh compost. Ensure the new pot is only slightly larger than the previous one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Oreomecon Nudicaulis (Papaver nudicaule)
Where Oreomecon Nudicaulis (Papaver nudicaule) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Genus | Papaver |
| Species | Papaver nudicaule |
Similar in genus Papaver
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