Heirloom Seeds
‘Legion of Honor’ Heirloom Crimson Poppy Seeds
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Legion of Honor turns a sunny bed into a field of luminous crimson. Silky, three-inch cups catch the light above finely cut foliage, their clear red color and nodding stems carrying the timeless character of a European corn poppy. This frost-hardy annual is
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especially effective scattered through a meadow, cottage border, or broad informal drift. Bees visit the open flowers, and mature plants handle dry conditions with ease once their roots are established. Botanical name: Papaver rhoeas Cultivar: Legion of Honor Life cycle: Hardy annual Color: Crimson red Exposure: Full sun Sowing: Direct sow in cool fall weather or early spring Planting depth: Barely cover Germination: 7–14 days Mature height: 1½–2 ft. Final spacing: 4–6 in. Approximate seed count: 4,000 Seed-starting help: Tiny seeds, large opinions. This variety prefers a start in the open air. Review how to direct sow flower seeds and when to begin in your climate . Thin early rather than transplanting, then let selected seedpods mature if you would welcome another spontaneous display next year. Explore more singular garden favorites in our flower seed packets .