"Black Swan" Poppy - 3290

$3.45
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Papaver somniferum (Papaveraceae)

An erect, easy to grow annual that has become a garden favorite. A drought tolerant species that produces a long slender taproot. The unique flowers are double to semi-double frilled with numerous finely cut petals in a distinctive dark burgundy color. In the summer sun, from a distance, the flowers almost appear black in color hence the name "Black Swan". The foliage is grayish-green in appearance and the stems and leaves are sparsely covered with coarse hairs. Requires full sun in fertile well-drained soil. Self-sows freely. The attractive seed pods make a useful addition to dried flower arrangements.

Average Planting Success: 80%
Height: 2 - 3 feet
Germination: 7 - 28 days
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 60°F - ­65°F
Sowing Depth: Surface Sow
Blooming Period: March - September
Average Seeds Per Pound: 1,360,800
Seeds/Pkt: 600 +   - Covers 25 sq. ft.
1 oz Covers: 1,361 sq. ft.
Seeding Rate: 2 lbs. per acre

Suggested Use: Borders, flower gardens, monocultures.

Miscellaneous: Does not transplant well. Direct sow in areas you want the plant to become established.

Size

Pairs well with

Testimonials

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I grew a nice garden from your Texas/Oklahoma mix this year adding some extra poppies. It was some real eye candy! I look forward to this falls planting already.

Thomas Beene
Southlake, Texas
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I want to compliment you on your product. I planted the Autumn Beauty Mix and Dahlia Flowered Mix along my seawall on the Mississippi. The flowers are beautiful and the Yellow Finches, hummingbirds and butterflies love them. I really enjoy just sitting on the deck in the mornings with a cup of coffee, watching all the activity around the flowers.

Leigh Mosenfelder
Milan, Illinois
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I am speechless. Your seeds have “painted” a breath taking picture to our yard. The picture can not portray the full beauty and amazing aroma. My daughter Erika took the photo and daughter Jenna loves to pick flowers daily for the home. Your satisfied customer for over a decade and many more years to come.

Joe Chironno
North Branford, Connecticut
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I wanted to let you know how pleased I am with the wild flower seed that I purchased. Wildseed Farms was recommended to me by my neighbor. I did not fertilize or anything special just threw the seeds in and watered. Thank you; my gardens are the envy of all the other ladies in town.

Sandie Hartman
Butte, North Dakota

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