I have what I thought were tulips [all different colors]in my front yard. This year they were all red, and when they open up, they look more like poppies.
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How do you tell the difference between poppies and tulips?
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Tulips have broad leaves that come up early in the spring. Tulip leaves are smooth, key point. Poppy leaves come up later and are feathery. Poppy stems are hairy, key point.
The petals of the tulips flower are smooth. The petals of a poppy are sort of wrinkly, like crepe paper.
If all else fails, wait until late summer/early fall. When the flowers are gone and the leaves are dead, dig around a bit and see if it’s just roots (poppy) or bulbs (tulip).
Happy gardening!