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American Legion Corn Poppy Seeds

American Legion Corn Poppy Seeds

$2.69
$2.69
~1.0 g (~5,600 seeds)
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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.

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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"

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  • Lauren W.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Sep 29, 2024
    5 Stars

    These corn poppies sprouted well and reseeded the next summer. I’ve ordered more just to reinvigorate the bed but they look stunning mixed in with my Botanical Interests cornflowers!

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  • Mary S.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jun 12, 2024
    5 Stars

    These beautiful poppies reseeded themselves and surprised me this year! They are so delicate, yet survived two really strong storms with hail. Thank you, Botanical Interests!

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Jennifer
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    May 17, 2024
    5 Stars

    I plant this poppy in my garden in honor of veterans and it's stunning. Sprinkled seeds on the ground in November in San Diego County and the winter rains helped them get going. Blooming by late March and by May, some of them are three feet tall. I kept deadheading them for continual bloom in early spring. They reseed really well if I let them turn brown.

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  • Liz E.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    May 15, 2024
    5 Stars

    Living in a semi-arid 7a, I planted these the first week of October last year. They germinated super well (surface sown) and tolerated our winter mulched with straw during a couple cold snaps. Started blooming May 1st and have not stopped. Love the beautiful color and the way they pop open! Keep in mind, they are prolific but do not last long cut. Definitely will plant another round this fall!

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  • Maddi F.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Aug 7, 2023
    5 Stars

    I live in Zone 4b on Lake Superior in Northern MN. Had a slow start to gardening this but direct sowed these poppies in mid-June and got my first bloom 57 days later. They are hand-watered and survived my 10-day vacation without water. Love the color, they look very healthy!

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