Poppy (Corn), American Legion Corn Poppy Seeds – Heirloom
1.000 KD
John McCrae, a Canadian physician and soldier who served in World War I, immortalized the Flanders poppy, also known as corn poppy. His poem, “In Flanders Fields” spoke of these red poppies as reminders of those who had lost their lives in war. Scatter them in early spring or fall for your own personal memorial, or simply enjoy them for their glorious beauty.
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Variety Info.:
Botanical Name: Papaver rhoeas
Family: Papaveraceae
Native: Europe, Asia, and Africa
Hardiness: Annual
Plant Dimensions: 12″–14″ tall and wide
Variety Information: 2″–3″ vibrant red blooms sometimes with black markings in the center.
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Spring and summer
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Sowing Info.:
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or as soon as soil can be worked; or fall for bloom the following spring. Mild Climates: Fall sowing recommended.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended; does not transplant well.
Days to Emerge: 10–15 days
Seed Depth: Scatter and rake in lightly
Thinning: When 1″–2″ tall, thin to 1 every 9″
| Weight | 0.01 kg |
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