Poppies are one of the gardening world's most popular flowers. There are many reasons for it's popularity. Poppies are easy to grow. There are annuals and perennials in a wide range of bright, and attractive colors. Once called the "common cornfield weed", this beautiful flower is no weed. Poppies were originally found in many parts of the world, including North America, Europe, China, India, and other regions of Asia. In many areas, it is a common wildflower.