Red American Legion Poppy Seeds (Papaver rhoeas)

Red American Legion Poppy Seeds produce bright red blooms that fit into any garden. The four petals that make up this flower are a vivid red, which makes them highly attractive and beautiful. They also usually have a black spot on the base of the petals, giving them a unique look. If you’re located in the northern hemisphere and planning on growing these beautiful flowers, you can expect them to begin to bloom in late spring. The Red Poppy Seeds are popular not only because of their color but because they are very simple to grow.

The plants are annual which is a bonus. Since these flowers are self-sowing, once they’re planted and allowed to seed, you won’t have to worry about replanting. That’s the real beauty of these red poppy seeds. They grow freely and re-seed themselves, they tend to grow to approximately 18 -24 inches high. In order to have optimal results plant them in spring or fall. It is best to plant them in full sun light, although they can be planted in partial shade. The soil, they are planted in needs to be well drained.