Poppy, Large Lavender (Papaver somniferum)

*Designated an invasive species in the following states, no sale: WV Large Lavender Poppy produces extra large seed pods from strikingly beautiful large magenta flowers with a dark marroon center. Also called Breadseed Poppy this species of beautiful poppy is the plant from which poppy seeds are derived. Poppies have become a valuable ornamental plant, grown in gardens where subspecies range in color. A beautiful large seed pod is produced after blooming that can be added to art projects and dried arrangements. Likely native to the eastern Mediterranean, this has been obscured by ancient introductions and cultivation across cultures. Today Papaver somniferum has naturalized across much of Europe and Asia.  Papaver somniferum L. once had importance as a plant based natural pain reliever from times dating back to early civilization. The powerful pain-relieving properties are described in various texts of Unani and Ayurvedic medical systems. This poppy is grown today as an agricultural cr