Poppy, Red Poppy Wildflower Seeds

Red Poppy Seeds (Papaver rhoeas L.). Over 800 seeds per package. The Red Poppy is one of the most popular wildflowers in all the world, and it easily establishes from Poppy seeds. It is also known as Shirley Poppy, Flanders Poppy, American Legion Poppy, (the red poppy is the symbol of the American Legion, handed out for Memorial Day), Corn Poppy. This wildflower is native to most of all Europe and North Africa. Growing Poppies from seed is such a rewarding experience.Growing poppy flowers have been used for medicinal and culinary purposes over the centuries. The seeds of the poppy are currently used in flavoring for breads and cakes and for the production of poppy seed oil.Season: Short lived Perennial, most gardeners grow poppies as an annual.USDA Zones: 3 - 9Height: 12 - 15 inchesBloom Season: SummerBloom Color: RedEnvironment: Full sunSoil Type: Loose, well-drainedDeer Resistant: YesTemperature: 55 - 60FAverage Germ Time: 21 - 28 daysLight Required: YesDepth: Do not cover the seed b