Arctic Poppy

Scientific Name: Papaver gorodkovii Tolm. & V.V. Petrovsky

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Magnoliidae / Papaverales / Papaveraceae / Papaver L./ Papaver gorodkovii Tolm. & V.V. Petrovsky

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General Information
Usda SymbolPAGO4
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsPAGO4

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Arctic Poppy is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-54
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum47
Hedge ToleranceNone
pH, Maximum7.5
pH, Minimum5.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim20000
Planting Density per Acre, Minim5120
Precipitation, Maximum30
Precipitation, Minimum4
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateRapid
ToxicityModerate
Shape and OrientationErect
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
BloatNone
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorDark Green
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage TextureCoarse
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)1.5
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seed per Pound2268000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Bloom PeriodSummer
Propagated by SeedYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo
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