The V In A To Z Poppies

The letter V in A To Z poppies stands for variety and with the Papaveraceae family there are approximately 200 choices. This is a large family and each of these species have their own unique look, grow in different heights and have one thing in common they can make any garden special.

There are poppies that have a standard four or six petal flower and then there are poppies that have many petals and resemble peonies and carnations giving them an exquisite appearance.

Poppies such as the Drama Queen have flowers unlike any other poppy with a dramatic change in color from the tip of the flower which is red and going to a purple color near the pod.

There are poppies that grow to be two inches tall and there are also poppy trees reaching six and ten feet tall, along with all the poppies measuring in between. That means there are poppies to fit in each step of the garden with no other family of florals needed. Most flower from early spring through fall.

The poppy has colors to fit any garden plan with whites, pinks, blue, yellows, reds, oranges, purples, in deep hues and in pastels. With petals that have the appearance of silk, that are crinkled, that is two toned and has the appearance of crepe.

Poppy pods also brings a unique look to many poppies with ones that have a beauty when dried to be used in home décor and the pod that can be made into birdcages.