Origin: Not US Native
Other Common Names: Common poppy, Common Red poppy, Corn poppy, Flanders poppy, Shirley poppy
Duration: Annual
Bloom Time: June-August
Height: 2' to 3'
Spacing: 15” to 18”
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium
USDA Zone: 3a-9b
Germination: No pre-treatment needed. Sow seeds just below the soil surface at 70F and water.
Seeds Per Oz: 200000
Probably the world's most popular wildflower, the red poppy has crept it's way into Canadian Currency, largely due to it's association with Remembrance Day in commonwealth countries. The four petals are vivid red, most commonly with a black spot at their base. The plant is also edible, the seeds being used for baking and as a condiment, the red petals for a special syrup, and the fresh green parts as a vegetable!
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