ITEM SPECIFICS
Characterized by its unique pod, this variety of Poppy Flower Seed will not disappoint in your garden!
The Hens and Chicks Poppy somniferum features a single large seed head with clustered smaller heads around its base, as you may see a mother hen with her chicks.
The somniferum poppy is prized for the amount of seed produced by individual pods, suitable for baking and making oils.
However, this Poppy's culinary uses are overshadowed by the spectacular blooms it produces!
The bloom itself flaunts large, paper thin lilac petals with dark purple center spots that will glow with color in sunlight

Season: Annual
Temperature: 60F
Average Germ Time: 7 - 14 days
Light Required: No
Depth: 1/16 inch deep
Sowing Rate: 5 - 6 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 9 - 15 inches
USDA Zones: 3 - 9
Height: 24 - 36 inches
Bloom Season: Mid summer to early fall
Bloom Color: Pale pink to purple
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Well drained soil, pH 6.1 - 7.5