Extravagant bloms in a rainbow of colors

Name: Oriental poppy (Papaver orientale cvs.)

Zones: 3 to 9

Size: 1 to 3 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide

Conditions: Full sun to light shade; rich, well-drained soil

Oriental poppy ('Patty's Plum', pictured) blooms in a wide range of colors- all untouched by deer. The foliage is attrctive before the flowers form but fades by midsummer. The foliage is easily resolved by growing the plant near

late- blooming perennials or in meadows.