poppy - black swan

Black Swan Poppy is a unique peony-type flower, with frilly deep burgundy petals.  They are absolutely stunning from the minute they start to unfurl, attracting bees and beneficial pollinators.  Blooms measure 4" wide.  Large seed pods are edible and perfect for baking.  Packet includes 100 seeds.

Black Swan Poppy
Papaver somniferum

Sun
• Full sun to partial shade

Height
• 48" | 120 cm

Spread
• 12" | 30 cm

Life Cycle
• Annual

Sowing Method
• Outdoor

Difficulty
• Easy

Uses
• Wildflower, cottage garden, remembrance symbol, naturalization planting, deer resistant

Growing Zones
• 1 - 10