poppy - flanders

Sow heirloom Flanders poppy seeds for bright red summer colour in nearly any soil.
Flanders poppies are quite drought tolerant, so they are useful in xeriscaping  schemes. They self sow fairly reliably without ever becoming weedy. Gather the dried seed heads in late summer for decorative dried flower arrangements. Deer resistant variety that looks spectacular when planted in large areas. Packet includes 100 seeds.

Flanders Poppy
Papaver rhoeas

Sun
• Full sun to partial shade

Height
• 24" | 60 cm

Spread
• 12" | 30 cm

Life Cycle
• Perennial

Sowing Method
• Indoor or outdoor

Difficulty
• Easy

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

Growing Zones
• 1-10