If you've been driving around town and are wondering what those bright orange flowers are, they are Oriental poppies (Papaver orientale). This seems to be an especially good year for them. There are also cultivars with salmon pink flowers and purple flowers. I have some "Patty's Plum" poppies that are almost ready to bloom. I'll try to post a photo of them when they pop open as they are just stunning. Oriental poppies are easy to grow, like full sun and well-drained soil. They grow from 2-3 feet in height.