Ask The Plant Expert: I found this in my neighbors garden and love it. I bought tons of poppies before so, I was wondering what kind this is. The leaves aren't fuzzy, but look more like a succulent. We live on the coast of Maine, and they followed the sun the day I took the picture. This was around 6 am; at around 10 am it was fully open. - Emily Flower Shop Network's Plant Expert Reply: Emily, I think it is a type of Papaver somniferum (Opium poppy). It is hard to tell from the picture. Do the leaves have a slight blue-green tint to them? Has it produced any blue-green seeds pods? The blue-green leaves and seed pods are a good indication that it is a type of Papaver somniferum. Papaver somniferum is hardy in Maine. Some states and countries may prohibit the growing of this poppy. You might want to check with you state extension service to see if it is ok to propagate it in Maine. Hope this information was helpful. Please let me know if you help with [...]