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Common Name: Flanders Poppy
Scientific Name: Papaver rhoeas
Native / Introduced: Introduced
Main Uses:
~Remembrance
~Ornamental
~As a pollinator
Height: 1-2 feet
Colors:  Scarlet flowers
Flowering Season: Spring/Summer
Soil Types: Medium to coarse textured soils   
Sun or Shade: Full sun to partial shade
Lifecycle: Annual
Planting Seed Rate: 2 lbs/acre
Estimated Seeds Per Pound: 3,000,000
Optimal Planting Season: Anytime
Planting Depth: 1/8 inches
Stratification Rquirements: None
 
Description
Flanders Poppy stands out as a favored ornamental wildflower, celebrated for its captivating presence. In late spring and summer, it unveils a display of stunning scarlet-red flowers adorned with striking black centers. These vibrant blooms serve as a magnet for essential pollinators such as bees and butterflies, contributing significantly to the biodiversity of any garden.
 
Poppies are renowned for their ability to abundantly reseed themselves, adding to their allure. The term "poppy" finds its roots in the Latin word "papaver," translating to "milk." This nomenclature reflects the milky sap produced by certain poppy species.
 
Beyond their aesthetic appeal, poppies hold deep symbolic significance, particularly in countries like the United Kingdom and Canada. This connection to remembrance traces back to the iconic World War I poem, "In Flanders Fields," where poppies flourished amid the resting places of fallen soldiers.
 
Resources
NRCS Plant Profile: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=PARH2
 
Photo Credit: Onnola and Rudiger Stehn