Description

Botanical Interests' Black Swan Poppy Seeds (Papaver somniferum) produce breathtaking 3″–5″ semi-double flowers with dark burgundy, finely cut petals. This annual poppy is perfect for adding a striking focal point to your garden, whether along a path or in a large container. Its graceful, swan-like necks and vibrant blossoms attract pollinators, especially bees, while providing you with exquisite flowers for bouquets. Thriving in full sun to part shade, 'Black Swan' blooms during the summer and offers a unique, eye-catching addition to any landscape, with a drought-tolerant and deer-resistant nature.

Botanical Name: Papaver somniferum
Family: Papaveraceae
Native: Mediterranean region
Hardiness: Annual
Plant Dimensions: 24″–36″ tall, 9″–12″ wide
Variety Information: 3″–5″ dark burgundy, semi-double flowers with finely cut petals
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period: Summer
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or as soon as soil can be worked, or early to mid-fall for bloom the following spring.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended; does not transplant well.
Days to Emerge: 10–15 days
Seed Depth: Scatter and rake in lightly
Thinning: When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 6″

480 seeds.