General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Plant Height: 16 inches (42cm)
Plant Spread: 12 inches (30cm)
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Orange
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Inflorescence Height: 12 inches
Foliage Mound Height: 4 inches
Miscellaneous: Monocarpic

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  • Poppy

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Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania
Date: 2015-05-23

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