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poppy

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Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 3:24 pm   Post subject: Drooping head purple bud


My sister was given some unnamed seeds which she put in her garden this is the result can they be ID please thank you poppy





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stratsmom

Southern Oregon
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Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 3:28 pm   Post subject:


That's a poppy! Poppy Laughing
I'm jealous Crying or Very sad She has much better luck with hers than I did. Rolling Eyes

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poppy

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Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 3:43 pm   Post subject:


stratsmom wrote:
That's a poppy! Poppy Laughing
I'm jealous Crying or Very sad She has much better luck with hers than I did. Rolling Eyes
Any special name or is it just poppy Very Happy

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Droopy


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Western Norway
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Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 4:21 pm   Post subject:


By looking at the leaves I'd guess it's a Papaver somniferum-type, but I'm no poppy-expert. I'm certain somebody else will know for sure.


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eileen


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Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 5:10 pm   Post subject:


I'm not a poppy expert either but I'd love to see those poppies again when they open up and flower for you. Very Happy


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Netty


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Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 1:00 am   Post subject:


They do look like a Somniferum-type to me too Droopy. I'd love to see another shot when those buds open Very Happy

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glendann

Texas
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Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 4:24 am   Post subject:


I think you will have some gorgeous blooms soon.


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