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Features
Family
Papaveraceae, Poppy family, includes California poppy, oriental poppy, and Iceland poppy.
Native
Europe, Africa, and Asia
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Mixed
Bloom Season
Spring to summer
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Attracts Pollinators
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About ["Corn Poppy"]
Papaver rhoeas
2"– 3" blooms in shades of pink, purple, and white.
Planting ["Corn Poppy"]
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 6" – 8"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
Press into surface
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | Press into surface |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 6" – 8" |
| Thinning | When 1" – 2" tall, thin to 1 every 6" – 8" |
| Germination | 10 – 15 days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended. Does not transplant well. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or as soon as soil can be worked; or fall for bloom the following spring. Mild Climates: Fall sowing recommended. |
| Special Care | Corn poppies often reseed. Deadhead (remove spent blooms) if reseeding is not desired. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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15 reviews
- CaraRated 5 out of 5 stars7/25/25Soft Beauties
These little numbers are so soft and feminine. The colors are beautiful. Kind remind me of fancy anemones. I winter sowed them in a milk jug. They had great germination. I ended up with a ton of them.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/25/25Hey Cara,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled that you love the soft, feminine colors of the Mother of Pearl Poppies - they really are stunning! Your comparison to fancy anemones is spot on. It's wonderful to hear that winter sowing in a milk jug worked so well for you and that you had great germination. Having a ton of these beauties must make for an absolutely gorgeous display! Keep on growing 🌻️
- JoAnn T.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars4/5/254 Stars
I love the gardens ! Different times of the year you see different things .
I go as often as I can ! Thank you all !
- ej h.Rated 5 out of 5 stars3/8/255 Stars
Thank you!
- LISAVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/28/255 Stars
These have been the best seeds sprouted within 5 days
- LISARated 5 out of 5 stars2/28/255 Stars
These have been the best seeds sprouted within 5 days