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Poppy Seeds - Commutatum
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Poppy Lady Bird (Papaver Commutatum Lady Bird) - Easy to grow from Poppy seeds, the Ladybird Poppy features a charming crimson single bloom with a black blotch. Named for the beneficial insect, the lady bug, this Poppy plant is positively dazzling when grown in mass groupings.MORE POPPY OPTIONS
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
15 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Red w/ black blotches
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Loose, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.3
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Papaver Commutatum
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
55 - 60F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
21 - 28 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
Surface sow and lightly cover 1/16th inch
SOWING RATE
5 - 6 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
12 inches
Poppy Lady Bird (Papaver Commutatum Lady Bird) - Easy to grow from flower seeds, the Ladybird Poppy features a charming crimson single bloom with a black blotch. Named for the beneficial insect, the lady bug, this Poppy plant is positively dazzling when grown in mass groupings. Ladybird Poppy flowers have 15 or more 3 inch blooms at a time, and the foliage is neat and attractive too. There's nothing more eye-catching than a grouping of red poppies! Grow Poppy seeds directly outdoors in the early spring.