Classic crimson corn poppies have elegant cup-shaped single blossoms that glow in the sun with concentrated lustrous color. They blanket open fields throughout late spring and early summer all over Western Europe and have come to symbolize the valor of fallen soldiers. The brilliant 3 inch silky flowers sway gracefully on nodding stems 1 1/2 to 2 feet above finely cut foliage. This beloved antique flower resows easily to bloom generously every year.
Details
Botanical Name
Papaver rhoeas 'Legion of Honor'
Common Name
Shirley Legion of Honor Poppy
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
2 feet
Max Spread
Plant Form
- Upright
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Crimson
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
Late Spring to Early Summer
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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