Papaver o.'Prince of Orange' 1qtPapaver orientale 'Prince of Orange' oriental poppy has brilliant orange scarlet, 5 6" blooms in late spring that make a beautiful showpiece in the garden. Clumps of gristly, fernlike foliage and unopened buds are interesting on their own. Flower pods are fabulous in dried floral arrangements. Blooms: late spring Light: full sun Soil: well drained, regular garden soil Spacing: 24" Height at maturity: 36 48" Zones: 2 7 Pro tip: poppies go dormant in

We see people using these in Chicago as a boulevard plant and we completely approve

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Great fall color

Cotinus coggygria 'Golden Spirit'

Blooms: May - June

Stem count: 8

lace-like bluish green foliage

shape and species will vary

Great in containers for foliage contrast

Matteuccia struthiopteris

Soil:  well drained

spreading carpet of intensely silvered