Papaver rhoeas. Annual. Full sun. Blooms in late spring to summer. 12-14 inches tall. Heirloom: The world's most popular ornamental poppy! A symbol of wartime sacrifice, grown for its striking beauty and remembrance. John McCrae, a Canadian physician and soldier who served in World War I, immortalized the Flanders poppy, also known as corn poppy. This poem, In Flanders Fields spoke of these red poppies as reminders of those who had lost their lives in war. Scatter them in early spring or fall for your own personal memorial, or simply enjoy them for their glorious beauty. Drought tolerant once established. Deer resistant. We are dedicated to inspiring & educating the gardener in you. That's why we're put even more helpful information inside. No GMOs. All our seeds are untreated. www.botanicalinterests.com.