Breadseed Poppy

Other names

Opium Poppy

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Annual

Biocultural value

Seeds flavor and decorate breads and pastries. Crushed, sweetened seeds make a pastry filling.

Location

Robison Herb Garden

Source of plant

Select Seeds

Description

Like a giant version of the traditional field Poppy, this richly colored annual is perfect for adding quick and easy color to bedding and borders. The eye-catching scarlet petals fall away to reveal decorative seed heads, great for drying.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

food, medicinal/pharmaceutical