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  • Papaver pilosum ssp. spicatum (Turkish spire poppy)
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Turkish spire poppy

Papaver pilosum ssp. spicatum | Turkish spire poppy

Turkish spire poppy is a very unusual perennial poppy. As the common name suggests, multiple flowers are arranged on tall spires as you would see on a Hollyhock. There may be as many as twelve flowers per stem and upper flowers open first. Orange flowers are the usual ethereal poppy form and texture. Grey-blue buds, stems, and foliage are all heavily fuzzed. Easy to grow in most soil types in full sun.

Zones: 6 to 10
Family: Papaveraceae
Type: Perennial
Height: 18 to 24 in.
Spread: 6 to 9 in.
Exposure: full sun
Soil Conditions: rich, well-drained
Bloom Time: June to August
Bloom Color: softly orange
Native Range: Turkey

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Papaver pilosum ssp. spicatum (Turkish spire poppy)

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Papaver pilosum ssp. spicatum | Turkish spire poppy

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