Poppies get a bad rap in the Wizard of Oz. I mean, come on, the Wicked Witch of the West used them for nefarious purposes, to thwart Dorothy and her friends from their quest to see The Wizard. Plus there are those horrible, nightmare inducing flying monkeys!
Poppies are in bloom in my neighborhood and they are oh so beautiful! Enjoy!
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One thing I love is a poppy! I have lots of them around my house, but only on plates and such. They refuse to thrive in my garden.
Lovely pictures.
Thanks, Joanna. Have you ever seen the blue Himalayan poppies? The Puget Sound area is one of the few places in the world where they thrive. And they are shade-loving, to boot! Here’s a link to a picture:
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I love poppies. I’m sure the opium kind are problematic but large or small poppies are the most beautiful flowers. These are great photos Elizabeth, thank you for sharing them
They are beautiful, the shape, the texture, and the color contrast. I’m glad you enjoyed the photos!
What beautiful poppies. Great photos!
Thanks!
The Himalayan look like they have been spray painted. ( In a good way)
You should try them. I bet they’d do well at your place.