John McCrae, a Canadian physician and soldier who served in World War I, immortalized the Flanders poppy, also known as corn poppy, His poem, “In Flanders Fields” (poem inside packet) spoke of these red poppies as reminders of those who had lost their lives in war. Scatter them in early spring of fall for your own personal memorial, or simply enjoy them for their glorious beauty and the pollinators they attract. Drought tolerant once established. Deer resistant. When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or as soon as soil can be worked; or fall for bloom the following spring. Mild Climates: Fall sowing recommended. When to start inside: Not recommended; does not transplant well. Special germination instructions: Light aids germination. Rake seed lightly into surface of soil; keep moist.
