Poppy Seeds - Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Poppy is a cool-season flowering plant with an upright growth habit and delicate, finely divided foliage. It adapts well to temperate climates and performs best in full sun with well-drained soil. This plant establishes directly from seed and is suitable for garden beds, borders, and naturalized planting areas. It prefers cooler growing conditions and minimal disturbance once sown, supporting steady development during the growing season.

Features

• Cool-season flowering plant with upright growth habit
• Suitable for beds, borders, and naturalized areas
• Performs well in full sun environments
• Prefers direct sowing with minimal root disturbance
• Adaptable to well-drained soil conditions

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Papaver spp.
• Common Name (US): Poppy
• Seed Type / Variety: Standard Variety
• Growth Habit: Upright flowering plant
• USDA Zones: 3-9
• Planting Season: Early spring or fall
• Growing Season: Cool season
• Sowing Season: February to March and September to November
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10-20 days at 15-20°C; prefers direct sowing
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, light to moderately fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate; avoid overwatering
• Mature Plant Size: 30-90 cm height, 20-30 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 20-30 cm between plants