Blue Poppy

Perennial, Meconopsis Betonicifolia, Large delicate 3-4" brilliant sky blue petals in a cup shape. The flower seeds will germinate very quickly if conditions are cool and moist. Prefers for cool, moist shady places. Very cold hardy. Not heat or drought tolerant. Freely reseeds itself. Start seeds in a paper towel that has been wet and wrung out. Fold seeds inside the towel and put in a baggie. Store in fridge for 4 weeks. Gently press the seed into the surface, this seed requires light for germination (but no sun). Growing temperatures should be no more than 65F. Bottom water or gently mist; don't let it dry out. Very Slow to germinate. Can take up to 3 months. Start 2-3 months before your last frost date or sow outside in fall. This plant hates heat and is perennial only in climates with cool summers.
Height: 2'     Zones: 6 - 8
$6.99     100 Seeds

$12.99     200 Seeds