Dear T.H.: Perennial or Oriental poppies grow vigorously once they have settled in to a suitable spot with moist, well drained soil and plenty of sunshine. The very showy flowers -- a patch in ...

Oriental poppies do best in full sun (and) need well-draining soils. Poorly drained soggy soils, especially in winter, can lead to root rot and death of the plants. Leave the plant stems standing ...

Poppies bloom in striking scarlet, vermilion and hot pink with a steady stream of new introductions in purples, plum, salmon and white. Few flowering plants can compete with the depth of Oriental ...

Oriental poppies are great as a centerpiece with their thick, dark green foliage and tall, wiry stalks, while the other varieties are great as fillers between plants like lupines, roses ...

Oriental poppies are perennials ... It is great for pollinating insects, and flowers from late spring to early autumn. The Iceland poppy (P. nudicaule) is a perennial with delicate yellow ...