Corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas) Genus:  Papaver In summer, beautiful brilliant red flowers top the branching stems with downy leaves of this 3-foot-tall poppy. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Bright red flowers; attractive seed pods. Care:  Grow in deep, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation:  Sow seed in situ in spring. Problems:  Powdery mildew, leaf smut, gray mold, root rot, damping off.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 6 in. to 12 in. Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun Only Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Moderate Characteristics Showy Flowers, Showy Seed Heads Bloom Time Summer Flower Color Red Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flower Style Cottage Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Annuals