“Poppy seeds require a cool period of 2-4 weeks to break dormancy, and some gardeners choose to cold stratify their seeds.” Eden Brothers

Poppies that Grow Well in Mississippi

• California poppy

  A native Californian flower that can be found in most states east of the Mississippi. Some varieties include the NW60 California Poppy, which has lemon yellow flowers, and the Purple Gleam California Poppy, which is deep purple.
• Spanish poppy – Perennial

  A perennial poppy w ith orange flowers and ferny foliage that can tolerate heat.
• Oriental poppy – Perennial

  A purple perennial flower that’s easy to grow and can be used in cottage gardens and wildflower landscapes.
• Peony-flowered poppy

  An annual poppy that can be sown in the fall or winter. Some gardeners mix the seeds with sand or coffee grounds to make sowing easier. 

California Poppy Orange
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California Poppy Mission Bells Mix
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Height 12″

Corn Poppy – Annual
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Height: 28″

• “This humble poppy has inspired works of art worldwide
  Annual; One of the top classic flowers
  
• Also called Remembrance Poppy, Flanders Poppy and Field Poppy
  

Oriental PoppyI
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Height: 35″

Pepperbox
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Height: 40″

• This multipurpose flower is perfect for bouquets and baking
• Annual; Grow these for flowers and then for the seeds!