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10 Popular Poppies

Full of charm, these gorgeous annuals bring color and character to the garden

Kimberly Gomes

With a long and storied history, poppies are as breathtaking to behold as they are simple to grow. From our native California poppy to delicate specimens from the Middle East, here are ten of our favorites.

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Danebrog poppy

(Papaver hydbridum)

This poppy boasts fringe-like, red and white petals, bringing plenty of life to any part of the garden.

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Drama Queen poppy

(Papaver hybridum)

This ruby-purple bloom hails all the attention come spring with its deep color and frilly edges.

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Swansdown poppy

(Papaver hybridum)

Not your typical poppy, this all-white flower buds into frilly balls, making a great accent plant alongside colorful counterparts.

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Cedric Morris poppy

(Papaver orientale)

Soften up the garden with these drought-tolerant, salmon-pink blooms.

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California poppy

(Eschscholzia californica)

Known as the Golden State’s prized plant, this bright orange poppy also thrives in Washington and parts of Hawaii.

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Iceland poppy

(Papaver nudicaule)

These cool-season plants come in cream, pink, yellow, and white shades, easily brightening up gray winter days.

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Shirley poppy

(Papaver rhoeas)

These poppies prefer cool weather and wean away from heat and humidity.

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Single Black poppy

(Papaver somniferum)

When it comes to alluring plants, this little maroon bloom woos onlookers with a touch of darkness.

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Greek poppy

(Papaver)

Plant these cool-season poppies alongside alyssum or Baby Blues Eyes (Nemophila menziesii) for a striking combination.

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Tufted poppy

(Eschscholzia caespitosa)

Scatter clumps of these California and Oregon natives throughout your yard for a lush, fragrant meadow-like scene.