Elka White Poppy (Papaver somniferum) - Origins date this beautiful specimen back to the mid-century near the western village of Chrenovec-Brusno, Slovakia. The Elka White heirloom poppy was nearly lost from circulation after mass oil production ceased. The walnut-flavoured seed was traditionally harvested for a rare cooking oil known as ‘Olivet’. Flowers are strikingly rich with creamy white petals and purple centers. Some speckling of purple on the white petals is also common. Plants can easily reach upwards of 36" - 48" inches in height and may require some general support. The crown of the seed capsule pods remain fused, therefore, self-seeding is minimal. Multiple uses for seeds including bread, grinding into a delightful nutty flavoured seed butter or as cooking oil.
75 seeds per packet $4.45
Growing Information: A week or two before, or after last frost, broadcast seed on top of soil and lightly cover. Thin plants to 6 inches after true leaves appear. Seeds can be sown outdoors in the late fall to enhance spring germination.
Days to Germination: 5 - 20
Plant Spacing: 6" (15cm)
Plant Height: 36" - 48" (90cm - 120cm)
Features:
Hardiness Zones: 3 - 10
Bloom Time: Individual flowers bloom for a few days but the plant produces new flowers from late spring to early summer.
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Attracts Bees
Deer Resistant
Edible Seeds
Great as Cut Flowers or Bouquets
