Papaver somniferum (Breadseed Poppy) MG CC

Papaver somniferum is a ANNUAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in).
It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is self-fertile.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.