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Papaver (alaskanum)

Alaska Plant Materials Center
Alaska Plant Materials Center
5310 S. Bodenburg Spur Rd.
Palmer, Alaska 99645
907-745-4469
907-746-1568 (fax)
Don.Ross@alaska.gov
http://www.plants.alaska.gov/

Family Scientific Name: Papaveraceae
Family Common Name: Poppy
Scientific Name: Papaver alaskanum Hult.
Common Name: Alaska Poppy
Ecotype: Dry, gravelly areas in South-Central Alaska
Propagation Goal: plants
Propagation Method: seed
ProductType: Container (plug)
Time To Grow: 0
Target Specifications: Multiple leaves, firm root plug.
Propagule Collection: By hand when capsule begins to open and seed can be heard when capsule is moved (pepper shaker). Seed is black when ripe in August.
Propagule Processing: Air dry. Clean by shaking seeds from capsule. Store in freezer.
Pre-Planting Treatments: None.
Growing Area Preparation/
Annual Practices for Perennial Crops:
Soil Mix: Upland, well drained. Seed very lightly covered and watered into soil. Initial propagation site is greenhouse.
Establishment Phase: Seeds have approximately 50% germination 15 days after sowing. Plants moved to lathhouse to harden off after last frost. Fertilize minimally after true leaves appear.
Length of Establishment Phase: Two months
References: Hulten, Eric. 1968. Flora of Alaska and Neighboring Territories. Stanford University Press. 1008.

Citation:

Moore, Nancy J.; Hunt, Peggy. 2004. Propagation protocol for production of Container (plug) Papaver alaskanum Hult. plants Alaska Plant Materials Center Palmer, Alaska. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2024/07/24). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.