Poppy, American Legion Corn Botanical Interests Seeds

Botanical Name: Papaver rhoeas

Family: Papaveraceae

Native: Europe, Asia, and Africa

Hardiness: Annual

Plant Dimensions: 12³“14³ tall and wide

Variety Information: 2³“3³ vibrant red blooms sometimes with black markings in the center.

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Period: Spring and summer

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant

Botanical Interests American Legion Corn Poppy Seeds

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.