The corn poppy has these other names too, did you know them all?
Other names for the corn poppy
The corn poppy is also known as lichunhua, saimudan, manyuanchun, xiannühao, yumeirencao, wucao and so on, and belongs to the Papaveraceae family.The habits of the corn poppy
The optimum temperature for the corn poppy's growth and development is 5-25°C; in regions with high spring and summer temperatures the flowering period is shortened, and the temperature difference between day and night is large.
Low night temperatures favour growth and flowering, and it grows well in high-altitude mountain areas, where the flower colours are even more vivid.
Lifespan 3-5 years. It is cold-hardy, afraid of summer heat, fond of a sunny environment, and fond of well-drained, fertile sandy loam.
It does not transplant well and dislikes continuous cropping and waterlogging.
It can self-sow. Flowering period May-August.
The flower language of the corn poppy
White corn poppy: symbolises comfort and consolation.
Pink corn poppy: represents extreme luxury and obedience.
In ancient times the corn poppy signified the parting of life and death and mournful songs.