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Family
Papaveraceae
Botanical Name
PAPAVER nudicaule 'Pacino'
Plant Common Name
Iceland Poppy, Pacino Iceland Poppy
General Description
The low, large-flowered, delightfully delicate poppies that go under the name Papaver nudicaule are favorites for fall planting and winter bloom in frost-free regions, adding vivid color to the year’s shortest days. A seed-grown strain bearing soft yellow flowers on dwarf stems, 'Pacino' makes a charming addition to rock and patio gardens.
Extremely hardy short-lived perennials native to subarctic regions, Iceland poppies are adapted for fast growth and flowering during short growing seasons. This adaptation makes them ideal for gardens in high mountain regions or the far north, where they are planted in spring and bloom in summer.
Easy to grow, these charmers produces small rosettes of blue green foliage. They are truly fabulous bloomers. Held well above the foliage atop hairy leafless stems, the globular flower buds open to large bowl-shaped flowers with crinkly petals that resemble crushed silk. At their center are numerous golden stamens surrounding a barrel-shaped ovary that is crowned with a star-shaped stigmatic disk. The fruit is a capsule comprising the ovary and stigmatic disk.
Full sun and cool weather are necessary for good flowering. Plants are not too picky about soil as long as it's relatively fertile and well-drained. Regular water, fertilizer, and deadheading will keep plants blooming longer. Iceland poppy performs best when purchased as a larger plant with a good-sized root system. These poppies are great for sunny borders and containers and look best planted in masses.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
9 - 2
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USDA Hardiness Zone
2 - 7
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Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 10
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Plant Type
Perennial
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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Height
0"-0" / 0.0cm - 0.0cm (6)
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Width
0"-0" / 0.0cm - 0.0cm (6)
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Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
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Native To
Hybrid Origin
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
Light Yellow
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Fruit Color
Green, Tan
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Blue Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Blue Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Blue Green
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Blue Green
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Usage
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Self-Sowing
Yes
