Corn Poppy

Corn Poppy (Papaver rhoeas), also called the American Legion Poppy, is an open-pollinated annual with deep red, 3 to 4" flowers marked by black centers. A symbol associated with Veterans Day, it makes a stunning summer display when planted in mass and its seed pods are useful in dried arrangements. This pack covers roughly 10 square feet.

At a glance

• Variety: Corn Poppy / American Legion Poppy (Papaver rhoeas)
• Type: Annual, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Days to germinate: 10-30 days
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: Thin to 8" apart
• Planting depth: Surface sow
• Height at maturity: 2' to 3'
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 3-10
• Approx. seeds per pack: 5,316 (covers about 10 sq ft)

Best for

• Mass plantings for a bold red summer display
• Cottage and wildflower gardens
• Pollinator gardens for bees and beneficial insects
• Dried arrangements using the seed pods
• Memorial and remembrance plantings

How to grow

Sow in fall or spring on the soil surface, pressing seed lightly into well-drained, loose soil. Germination takes 10-30 days. Thin to 8" apart once plants reach 2" tall. Grow in full sun with moderate water. Plants reach 2' to 3' and bloom from early spring into summer.

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