Poppy, Corn (1/4 lb)

Corn Poppy (Papaver rhoeas), also called American Legion Poppy, is an open-pollinated annual with deep red 3 to 4 inch flowers marked by black centers. Planted in mass it makes a stunning summer display. This 1/4 lb quantity covers approximately 1,000 square feet when broadcast.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Papaver rhoeas
• Type: Open-pollinated annual, native to Europe
• USDA zones: 3 to 10
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: Surface sow
• Days to germinate: 10 to 30 days
• Height at maturity: 2 to 3 feet
• Coverage: About 1,000 sq ft (approx. 850,486 seeds)

Best for

• Mass wildflower displays and meadows
• Cottage and cut-flower gardens
• Memorial and Veteran's Day plantings
• Seed pods for dried arrangements
• Attracting bees and beneficial insects

How to grow

Surface sow in fall or spring into well-drained, loose soil, pressing seed in lightly without covering, with germination in 10 to 30 days. Grow in full sun with moderate water, and thin to 8 inches apart once plants reach 2 inches tall. Flowers bloom early spring to summer, and the seed pods are useful in arrangements.

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