Iceland Poppy plant profile
Papaver nudicaule
A perennial flower for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Iceland Poppy
Iceland poppy is a short-lived perennial best in cool climates and often grown as an annual where summers are warm. Iowa State describes a long bloom from spring into early summer on a roughly 12-inch foliage mound; NCSU notes that fall sowings of Iceland poppy produce flowers the following spring. It needs well-drained soil and resents being disturbed once established.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Iceland Poppy in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
Common problems
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Also watch for: short lived, winter wet rot, dislikes transplanting.
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Poppies: From Breads to Backyards
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Yard and Garden. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.
- Papaver (Poppy)
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (NC State Extension). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.