Easy to start
"Just sprinkle on the soil surface. No deep planting, and seeds sprout in 7-14 days."
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American Legion Poppy Seeds
American Legion Poppy Seeds
Heirloom red poppy seeds that are easy to start and bloom bright every spring.
- About 6,000 heirloom seeds per pack, USA-sourced
- Covers up to 1,500 sq ft with bright red blooms
- Easy to grow: surface sow, sprouts in 7-14 days
- Drought tolerant, self-seeding and pollinator friendly
6,000 seeds per pack. Covers up to 1,500 sq ft.
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One pack of American Legion poppy seeds with about 6,000 heirloom seeds, enough to cover up to 1,500 sq ft, plus a simple grow guide.
Hardy in USDA zones 2-11. Plant in full sun in beds, borders, meadows or containers. Plants reach 12-30 in. tall and 6-12 in. wide.
Surface sow the seeds on loose soil and press them in lightly without covering. Keep the soil moist. Seeds sprout in 7-14 days and bloom in about 2-3 months.
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Why Gardeners Pick Them
What makes American Legion poppies a favorite.
Bright red blooms
"Brilliant red flowers from late spring to early summer, 12-30 in. tall."
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Low maintenance
"Full sun and drought tolerant. They self-seed for next year."
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A symbol of remembrance
"A thoughtful way to honor veterans and fallen soldiers in your garden."
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The details
Built For A Beautiful Bloom
Every pack is designed to help you plant a field of red poppies with very little effort.
1The Seeds
About 6,000 heirloom American Legion poppy seeds per pack, USA-sourced and ready to sow.
Detail: covers up to 1,500 sq ft.
2The Bloom
Bright red flowers appear from late spring to early summer and attract bees and butterflies to your garden.
Benefit: pollinator friendly wildflower.
3The Plant
Plants grow 12-30 in. tall and 6-12 in. wide, thrive in full sun and tolerate dry spells once established.
Hardiness: USDA zones 2-11.
4Planting
Surface sow on loose soil, press in lightly and keep moist. No deep planting needed. Seeds germinate in 7-14 days.
Note: poppies self-seed and return each year.
How to grow
As Easy As It Gets
Sow, water and watch them bloom.
Step 1
Sow The Seeds
Scatter the seeds on loose soil in full sun and press them in lightly. Do not bury them.
Step 2
Keep Them Moist
Water gently until the seeds sprout in 7-14 days. After that they are drought tolerant.
Step 3
Enjoy The Bloom
In about 2-3 months, enjoy bright red blooms and the pollinators they attract.
Poppies are a lasting symbol of remembrance. Plant a field of American Legion poppies to honor veterans and fallen soldiers while you enjoy bright red blooms.
By the numbers
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The details that matter before you plant.
Scarlet Meadow vs. Typical Seed Packs
Why Scarlet Meadow, Not Just Any Seeds
The difference is in what you plant and how it grows.
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Typical Seed Packs
Seeds
About 6,000 heirloom seeds per pack
Small packs with only a few hundred seeds
Coverage
Covers up to 1,500 sq ft
Covers a small patch at best
Ease
Surface sow, sprouts in 7-14 days
Complicated planting steps
Care
Drought tolerant and self-seeding
Needs constant watering and replanting
Climate
Hardy in USDA zones 2-11
Limited to a narrow climate
Source
USA-sourced heirloom seeds
Unknown origin seeds
Heirloom poppy seeds6,000 seeds per packCovers up to 1,500 sq ftEasy to grow, sprouts in 7-14 daysBright red bloomsHeirloom poppy seeds6,000 seeds per packCovers up to 1,500 sq ftEasy to grow, sprouts in 7-14 daysBright red bloomsHeirloom poppy seeds6,000 seeds per packCovers up to 1,500 sq ftEasy to grow, sprouts in 7-14 daysBright red blooms
FAQ
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Each pack holds about 6,000 heirloom American Legion poppy seeds, enough to cover up to 1,500 sq ft.
Surface sow on loose soil in full sun and press in lightly without covering. Keep the soil moist until seeds sprout in 7-14 days.
Poppies bloom about 2-3 months after planting, from late spring to early summer. Plants reach 12-30 in. tall.
They are hardy in USDA zones 2-11, love full sun, tolerate drought and self-seed for the next year.