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American Legion Corn Poppy Seeds
American Legion Corn Poppy Seeds
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Product Details
Product Details
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.
- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
Variety Info
Family: Papaveraceae
Type: Corn Poppy (Learn More)
Native: Europe, Asia, and Africa
Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Spring and summer
Plant Dimensions: 12"–14" tall and wide
Variety Info: 2"–3" vibrant red blooms sometimes with black markings in the center.
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Sowing Info
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: 10–15 days
Seed Depth: Scatter and rake in lightly
Thinning: When 1"–2" tall, thin to 1 every 9"
