Re: Papaver somniferum
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Papaver somniferum
- From: M* L*
- Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 09:18:06 -0700
At 04:43 AM 12/21/00 -0800, you wrote:
>Now this is a fun and easy plant to grow in the PNW. If you know of
>anyone with seeds, get a pod or two.
>
>I must have a 16oz jar full of seeds from the plants in my yard. I
>really like the different colors they offered.
>If I remember correctly, Seeds of Change use to sell around five varieties
>of this poppy.
>
>Give this plant a try.
>
>Ok, here is the big question. Is this the opium poppy? I remember
>watching a show, and they were
>in Thailand showing a field of opium poppy. It sure look like the double
>pink in my yard. Just wondering.
>
>Duncan
Yes, it is the opium poppy, and drug enforement people can rip it out
and/or "arrest" your property. Margaret L
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