Poppy Corn America Legion Seeds

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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.

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

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:1015 days

Seed Depth:Scatter and rake in lightly

Thinning:When 1″2″ tall, thin to 1 every 9

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