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Iceland Poppy like most other flowers belonging to the Papaveraceae family brightens the landscape of North America where it grows abundantly. This particular poppy of Iceland is found in the northern parts of both America and Asia as well as other cooler climates.
The poppy of Iceland is a perennial plant that is it blooms all through the year. The plant is hardy but it is unable to survive during the hot summer months. The ideal season to plant the Iceland poppy is autumn. Flowers bloom from May-July either in late spring, in the early summer or mid summer. The poppy grown in Iceland belongs to the nudicaule species under the genus papaver.
Iceland poppy has a hairy stem that bends easily. The color of the flowers are white,yellow or orange. The colors provide a striking contrast to the dark blue-green foliage as their background. The petals of the Iceland poppy are so thin that sunlight can pass through them. They have the appearance of crinkled silk. The kind of soil most suitable for the growth of this poppy is the loose and well-drained soil. The Iceland poppy plant prefers neutral or alkaline soil and does not grow well in soils containing acids. The plant requires full sun to grow properly. It can grow up to a height of18-24inches.
The poppies grown in Iceland add a splash of colors to the gardens. Though the plants are harmless some parts can be poisonous if ingested.
Iceland poppy is one of the most beautiful flowers that adorn the arctic regions of the north.
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