Tasha Tudor Seeds: Heirloom Lettuce Poppy

"Don't you think lettuce poppies are stunning? They look especially well when there are great masses of them. These come from my grandmother's garden and I've carried them everywhere." 

Papaver Somniferum

Approx. 250+ seeds

Level: Easy

Color: Mixed delicate colors

Likes: Full sun in rich soil.

Blooms: July

Height: 2-4 feet

Zones: Annual

Germination: 5-10 days. Sow direct after the ground freezes or as soon as the soil is exposed in spring. Don't disturb until thinning when 5" tall or so.