• Orange papaver harvest moon with large crinkled petals against a blurred background.
  • Papaver roots with dark brown fibrous texture on a rustic wooden surface.
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Papaver orientale Roots - Harvest Moon

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Deer Resistant
Rodent Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Papaver orientale

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Spreading

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 28 to 36 inches

COLOR

  • Orange

These stunning tangerine orbs floating high above your garden beds might put you in mind of a radiant autumn moon. Each flower features crinkled, papery petals that illuminate a nectar-rich, dark central eye. Perennial in zones 3 - 9 and growing up to three feet tall, Papaver Harvest Moon is a must-grow for borders, wildflower meadows, or cut flowers. Once pollinated, the saucer-sized blooms give way to rattle-shaped seed pods that add texture and a whimsical touch to floral arrangements.

  • Early summer bloom time bridges the gap between spring bulbs and annuals
  • Poor soil and shade tolerant
  • Deer and rabbit resistant

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Deep Enough to Cover with 3 inches of Soil

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 24 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7

Planting Guide

View our Papaver Planting Guide to learn more.

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Papaver orientale Roots - Harvest Moon

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Papaver orientale Roots - Harvest Moon FAQs

What size bulbs will I receive with Harvest Moon Papaver orientale?

Harvest Moon Papaver orientale is graded No. 1.

Is Harvest Moon Papaver orientale resistant to animals or disease?

Harvest Moon Papaver orientale is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of bulb is Harvest Moon Papaver orientale grown from?

Harvest Moon Papaver orientale is grown from a root.

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