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25 Poppy Flower Seeds. Himalayan Blue Poppies. Meconopsis Betonicifolia.

Meconopsis Betonicifolia. Himalayan Blue Poppy. A very rare and uniquely lovely perennial poppy which grows 2-4 feet tall. It produces beautiful silky 3-4 inch brilliant blue flowers that shade garden enthusiasts really love. Although they are known to thrive in the Pacific Northwest, they are worth a try anywhere that Rhododendrons grow, as the Himalayan Blue Poppy has very similar needs. Cool, moist summers and dry winters. It needs shade, acid soil and cool, humid conditions. A very special poppy for experienced shade gardeners and collectors. However, even though temperamental, difficult and troublesome, this is a plant worth trying. Not only will you be rewarded by the fantastic flowers, but you will be the envy of every green-fingered friend in your neck of the woods. Simply beautiful! A fantastic show!

Blue flax - Linum lewisii is native from Alaska to southern California. Extremely cold hardy plant. Slender, graceful plant with lovely pale blue flowers April through September. Leaves are alternate, without stalks, pale green, and spearhead shaped.

Flax is especially grown in herb and flower gardens as an ornamental, particularly in borders, since the plant grows only a couple of feet tall and is in bloom for a long period. Drought tolerant and readily reseeds itself.

Native Americans consumed the seeds for their flavor and nutrients. A tea made from the stems and leaves was used to treat various medical problems such as eye infections, stomach disorders, and swellings. Livestock exhibits a state of drowsiness when feeding on Blue Flax. Blue Flax was used by many American Indian groups in making strong rope. Today a cultivated flax is still grown for its "linen" fiber and "linseed oil". Linseed oil is a frequent ingredient in cough medicines. Tea made of about an ounce of seed to a pint of boiling water and taken with lemon juice and a little honey is often recommended for colds and coughs.

A few days ago I posted a picture of a lovely green field. Hidden amongst this mass of green, (which I suspect was rape seed) were millions of these tiny little blue flowers. they were no bigger than the nail on your little finger.

Ferry-Morse has been serving up the best in seed and gardening supplies for over 100 years, and we-footre proud to still be innovating and improving. Whether you-footre looking for the finest in flowers or gourmet garden vegetables, you will find all your answers here. Take a minute and explore the product categories to the right for planning and inspiration, or visit the Gardeners Corner for over a century-foots worth of wisdom. At Ferry-Morse we want you to enjoy your best ever gardening experience. Ferry-Morse Seed Company offers gardener's over 350 varieties of flower, vegetable, and herb seed. Ferry-Morse Seeds can be found in retailers across the United States.