A dwarf cultivar with reddish-orange flowers that have a black center. The flowers bloom in spring and summer. In summertime, after flowering has finished, poppies go dormant until fall when they send up a new round of foliage. Plant in full sun in a well-drained area with rich, well-worked soil.
Genus:
Papaver
Species:
orientalis
Cultivar:
Allegro
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Red
Flower Time:
Early to Mid season
Sun Exposure:
Sun
Soil Condition:
Rich in organic matter
Habit:
Upright
Mature Height:
18-24"
Mature Spread:
24"
Special Uses:
Deer resistant
Cut flowers
Rock garden
Attracts butterflies
