The large orange-red frilled flowers of Papaver orientale ‘Turkenlouis’ are a favorite of the perennial and mixed borders. Successful gardeners grow them in full sun in well drained soils and take care to make sure the carrot-like rootstock is planted deeply. Deer, rabbits, squirrels and chipmunks all avoid this species because of the combination of bristly haired leaves and toxic compounds in the milky sap. Butterflies find the nectar irresistible. Oriental poppies enter summer dormancy shortly after flowering so care should be taken to select companions to fill in the void during mid-summer.