This easy to grow Eastern European heirloom has white to pale lavender flowers followed by decorative round seed heads filled with blue-black seeds. Flowers will bloom in late spring to early summer. Plants will reach 4 ½ to 5 ft. tall.
Plant in full sun in soil that has been amended with compost and a good flower fertilizer for the most robust and sturdy plants. Water regularly.
Plant in full sun in soil that has been amended with compost and a good flower fertilizer for the most robust and sturdy plants. Water regularly.
When the flower petals fall, the large seed capsules will form. Harvest the seed capsules when they have turned brown and the seeds are loose inside. Carefully spill the seeds from the seed capsule into a container for later use. Homegrown poppy seeds have a sweet and nutty flavor and are delicious for baking.
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