Papaver somniferum

Life cycle: perennial

Papery-thin poppy with each petal fading from deep to light purple. Blooms early summer, grows to 2ft, produces robust seed pods excellent for dried arrangements.

Growing conditions: Full to part sun, moist to medium soil.

Sowing instructions: Seed germinates in 10-20 days at temperatures between 50-70F.

Stewardship chain: Grown according to organic methods in Essex, MA from seed sold by Adaptive Seeds in Oregon.

Lot number: BS2504

89% germination

Minimum 150 seeds per packet