{"product_id":"poppy-custom-mix-papaver-somniferum-mix","title":"Poppy, Velvet Garden Mix (Papaver somniferum)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Designated an invasive species in the following states, no sale: WV\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Garden Poppy Mix is a collection of bold and dramatic annuals prized for their vibrant, papery blooms and outstanding garden presence. This mix includes four visually distinct varieties:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* After Midnight - Deep, nearly black blooms with a velvety sheen bring a touch of mystery and drama to the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Cherry Glow - Bright, glowing red flowers with a dark plum seat evoke the vibrancy of fresh cherries, instantly drawing attention in any flower bed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Giant White - Towering pure white blooms provide a striking contrast against foliage and neighboring flowers, creating visual balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Hungarian - Rich purple-blue, almost fuchsia flowers with dark centers, offering a regal and sophisticated splash of color reminiscent of European gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden poppies, especially those in the Papaver genus, have long been appreciated for their ornamental beauty and symbolic significance. In many cultures, poppies represent remembrance, peace, and resilience, partly due to their association with fields and wartime landscapes. They are easy to grow in sunny, well-drained locations and bring dynamic color, movement, and seasonal interest, making them ideal for borders, wildflower gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso called Breadseed Poppy this species of beautiful poppy is the plant from which poppy seeds are derived. Poppies have become a valuable ornamental plant, grown in gardens where subspecies range in color. A beautiful large seed pod is produced after blooming that can be added to art projects and dried arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLikely native to the eastern Mediterranean, this has been obscured by ancient introductions and cultivation across cultures. Today Papaver somniferum has naturalized across much of Europe and Asia.  Papaver somniferum L. once had importance as a plant based natural pain reliever from times dating back to early civilization. The powerful pain-relieving properties are described in various texts of Unani and Ayurvedic medical systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis poppy is grown today as an agricultural crop on a large scale to produce seeds that are eaten by humans.  It is also grown for use mainly by the pharmaceutical industry whom also grows this plant to produce other alkaloids, mainly thebaine and oripavine, that are processed into drugs such as hydrocodone and oxycodone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the garden, this beauty blooms early in the season providing vital forage for bees in early spring when other flowers have yet to bloom. Poppies are worth mass planting and will yield outstanding flowers that are stunning and unlike any other bloom in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Good Seeds \u0026 Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"500 Seeds","offer_id":44104593244340,"sku":"Papa.som.vel-A","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7607\/6468\/files\/mix-poppy-seeds-papaver-somniferum-flowers.jpg?v=1768245344","url":"https:\/\/www.earthbeatseeds.com\/products\/poppy-custom-mix-papaver-somniferum-mix","provider":"Earthbeat Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}