The popular and meaningful red poppy handed out every May by the American Legion in memory of fallen soldiers.
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Blooms June - October
Best planted directly. Does not like to be transplanted. Can seed in the Fall or early Spring as soon as soil is workable, before last frost. Cover lightly and keep moist during germination.
Prefers well drained soil, but will tolerate dry, unfertilized soil.
Sprouts in 10-15 days. Sprouts are recognized by their uniform appearance. Thin out plants to stand 6" apart in rows 8" apart.
