(P. somniferum var. paeoniflorum ‘Black’)

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Black Peony Poppy is an annual flower native to the Mediterranean region but grows throughout the northeastern and southwestern United States. At maturity, this plant reaches a height of 2-3' and features blue-green foliage and large 4” rose-like dark maroon flowers. This plant can be grown in a container, attracts bees, birds, butterflies, and self-sows, and is used as a cut flower. 

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  • Companion Planting
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Family: Papaveraceae

Genus: Papaver

Species: Somniferum

Variety: Paeoniflorum ‘Black’

Native to: Algeria, France, Morocco, Spain, Tunisia.

Introduced into: Afghanistan, Alabama, Albania, Alberta, Amur, Angola, Argentina Northeast, Argentina South, Arizona, Assam, Baleares, Baltic States, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bermuda, British Columbia, California, Cambodia, Canary Is., Central European Rus, Chile Central, Chile South, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Colorado, Connecticut, Czechoslovakia, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, East Himalaya, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Great Britain, Greece, Greenland, Hainan, Honduras, Hungary, Illinois, India, Inner Mongolia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Juan Fernández Is., Kazakhstan, Kentucky, Khabarovsk, Korea, Krym, Laos, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Magadan, Maine, Manchuria, Manitoba, Massachusetts, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Myanmar, Nepal, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New South Wales, New York, Newfoundland, Norfolk Is., North Carolina, North Caucasus, North Dakota, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Ontario, Oregon, Pakistan, Palestine, Pennsylvania, Peru, Portugal, Primorye, Qinghai, Québec, Romania, Saskatchewan, Sicilia, South Australia, South European Russi, Tadzhikistan, Tasmania, Texas, Thailand, Tibet, Transcaucasus, Tristan da Cunha, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uruguay, Utah, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vermont, Victoria, Vietnam, Virginia, West Himalaya, West Siberia, Western Australia, Wisconsin, Xinjiang, Yugoslavia.

Ease of Growing: Easy
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Grown as: Annual
 
Maturity (Bloom): Early summer

Light: Full Sun

Water: Average Water Needs. Water regularly; do not overwater.

Soil Moisture: Moist, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8

Beneficial Insects: Yes. This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds.

Containers: Yes.

Height: 32-40”
 
Spacing: 15-18”

Sow Depth: 1/4"
 
Produces: blue-green foliage and large 4” rose like dark maroon flowers.

USDA Grow Zone: 3-8
Grow Peony Poppy seeds indoors in late winter. Use peat pots and starter mix. Sow the flower seeds on the surface and press the flower seeds into the soil. Peony Poppy seeds need light to germinate. Keep flower seeds moist until germination. Although the optimal germination temperature is about 60 degrees Fahrenheit, the seeds will germinate at warmer temperatures, but they germinate best when planted in cool to cold soil, the warming soil will trigger germination. Germination should occur within 14 - 21 days.
The flower seed can be sown in the late fall, late winter, or early spring. Prepare the soil by loosening the top several inches, spread the flower seeds and lightly rake. Firm the soil by walking lightly over the area. Thin Peony Poppy seedlings to 15 - 18 inches apart. Peony Poppy plants will reach 32 - 40 inches in height and 12 inches in width. Plant lower-growing flowers in front for a breath-taking display of color! By regularly deadheading these plants through the summer, you’ll encourage new buds to form so you can enjoy the stunning blooms for even longer.
The blooms make stunning floral arrangements and keep well in the vase. The pods are also beautiful for flower arrangements, they can also be dried for winter arrangements and dried floral projects. Cut the pods off leaving a long stem if possible and hang upside down to dry. 
In the garden each individual flower lasts from three to eight days. When they have finished blooming, the petals start falling off. At this point the plant uses its remaining energy to reproduce and the pods will grow fat with seeds. To extend the plants bloom time in the garden, cut off old blooms before pods are formed. 
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Eventually the pods will begin to dry out and the vents at the top of the pods will open when the seeds are ripe, ready to release the seed. The pods can be cut off to harvest the seeds or the plants can be left standing in the garden to self-sow for next year. If seeding is not desired, simply deadhead spent flowers before pods are formed. ​
Peonies enjoy plenty of companion plants, including Alliums, Bearded Irises (Iris germanica), Siberian Irises (Iris Siberica), Columbines (Aquilegia), Spring bulbs, Roses, and small shrubs and trees.

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