Corn Poppy
Papaver rhoeas
Family: Papaveraceae
Corn Poppy grows in full sun and prefers average, well-drained soil. Water needs: Low to moderate.
How to Grow Corn Poppy
Corn Poppy growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Average, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-8.0, and Low to moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-10 as an annual. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Corn Poppy as 7-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow; needs light to germinate. Days to maturity are listed as 60-90 days to flowering.
Plant Overview
Corn Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) is listed in the Papaveraceae family and categorized as a flower with an annual life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0191
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Annual
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Corn Poppy is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate. The database soil reference is Average, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 3-10 as an annual.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-10 as an annual
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Average, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-8.0
- Water needs
- Low to moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-21 days and the seed depth is Surface sow; needs light to germinate. The listed time to maturity is 60-90 days to flowering. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 7-21 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow; needs light to germinate
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 60-90 days to flowering
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.