Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Eastern Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Corn Rose, Field Poppy
shadbush, wild plum
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, meadows
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Ivory, Black
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Small, flat and dissected
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loose, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
Hives
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bronchitis, Cough, Jaundice
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for producing cooking oil
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Showy Tree
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PAPAVER rhoeas 'American Legion'
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
American Legion Field Poppy, Corn Poppy, Field Poppy
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
मकई पोस्ता
Juneberry
In German
Klatschmohn
Felsenbirnen
In French
Coquelicot
Amélanchier
In Spanish
amapola de maíz
Amelanchier
In Greek
καλαμπόκι παπαρούνας
Juneberry
In Portuguese
Corn Poppy
Amelanchier
In Polish
Corn Poppy
Świdośliwa
In Latin
corn Poppy
Amelanchier
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Rosales
Family
Papaveraceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Papaver
Amelanchier
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Papaver
Not Available
Subfamily
Papavereae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Corn Poppy and Juneberry
Season and care of Corn Poppy and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Corn Poppy and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corn Poppy season is Summer and Juneberry season is Summer. The type of soil for Corn Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corn Poppy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Corn Poppy and Juneberry Physical Information
Corn Poppy and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Corn Poppy height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Corn Poppy and Juneberry are as follows:
Corn Poppy flower color: Red, Ivory and Black
Corn Poppy leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Corn Poppy and Juneberry
Care of Corn Poppy and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corn Poppy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads and Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Corn Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.