Poppy - Red American Legion
The Red Poppy is known by many different names: Red Corn Poppy, Red American Legion Poppy and Flanders Poppy. Each one of these names refers to the same flower. The Red Poppy is native to southern Europe and has been associated with agriculture for many centuries. The name ‘Flanders Poppy’ refers to the aftermath of a famous WWI battle on Flanders Field where these poppies grew into abundance. This flower is also used in many countries as a symbol of remembrance for the casualties of wars fought throughout the 20th Century. To use the poppy as a cut flower the ends need to be either boiled in water or burned with a match, in order to curtail their naturally swift wilting pace.
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- Common Name: Poppy - Red American Legion
- Latin Name: Papaver rhoeas
- Type: Flower
- Color: red
- Cycle: Annual
- Origin: Introduced
- Height: 12-30"
- Planting Season: Spring and Fall
- Bloom Season: Spring-Summer
- Germination: 10-30 Days
- Seeds Per Pound: 3,200,000
- Seeding Rate: 2
*Planting and Bloom Season. Please remember that Planting and Bloom seasons will differ for each variety depending on the location and climate conditions where they are being planted. Please refer to the USDA Plant Hardiness Map provided in our FAQ section for specifics on how to determine the best time of year to plant for your specific situation. The information provided below is based on experienced agricultural practices throughout the Willamette Valley of Oregon and is applicable to Zones 7-10 only.