Papaver somniferum

Opium Poppy Seeds

Buy several choice varieties of fresh, viable authentic opium poppy seeds (Papaver somniferum), including Hens and Chickens, Giganteum, Persian White, and more - a varied selection of notable genetic varieties. People have been growing Papaver somniferum for over 5000 years. Poppies have been an old-fashioned garden planting favorite. The Papaver somniferum plant produces many large pods each filled with seed. The seeds are an indispensible part of the world's culinary traditions, and the dried poppy pods an important part of flower arranging. We do NOT offer opium poppy seeds for sowing purposes. Purchasing signifies that you agree not to plant.

Persian White Opium Poppy

Persian White

Seeds

Heirloom strain from Iran - light colored seeds. Beautiful white flowers. 1000+ fresh, viable Persian opium poppy seeds per pack. Purchase as many packs as you require by increasing the quantity in the shopping cart. This variety also featured in the Variety Pack and SuperMix below. Close to 100% viable fresh seed. Most orders ship same day if ordered by 3 PM central!

Tasmanian Opium Poppy

Tasmanian

Seeds

The growers in Tasmania are the largest producers of pharmaceutical alkaloids in the world and have specially bred their opium poppy strain with this in mind. It is rare to acquire the Taz strain as those few outside of Tasmania who have seed usually will not part with it. Flowers light purple with darker purple blotches. For this variety the pack size is 500+ fresh,viable Taz opium poppy seeds. Purchase as many packs as you require by increasing the quantity in the shopping cart. This variety also featured in the Variety Pack and SuperMix below. Close to 100% viable fresh seed. Most orders ship same day if ordered by 3 PM central!

Giganteum

'The Giant' Opium Poppy

Giganteum

Seeds

This variety boasts very large pods. They are truly giant, as the name suggests, since this strain has been specially selected for maximum pod size. This variety is pale lilac with purple blotches. After the petals fall off the huge pods are a striking sight. 1000+ fresh, viable Giant opium poppy seeds per pack. Purchase as many packs as you require by increasing the quantity in the shopping cart. This variety also featured in the Variety Pack and SuperMix below. Close to 100% viable fresh seed. Most orders ship same day if ordered by 3 PM central!

Hens and Chickens Opium Poppy

Hens and Chickens

Seeds

The most unusual looking of all! Each seed pod is one large pod with a big cluster of mini-pods (the "chicks") around the base of each. These unique-looking pods have been popular as interesting additions to dried flower arrangements. Large lavender blooms on plants to 4 feet. 1000+ fresh, viable opium poppy seeds per pack. Purchase as many packs as you require by increasing the quantity in the shopping cart. This variety also featured in the Variety Pack and SuperMix below. Close to 100% viable fresh seed. Most orders ship same day if ordered by 3 PM central!

Opium Poppy Seed Variety Pack

500 SEEDS EACH of "Hens and Chickens," "Giganteum," "Persian White," PLUS 250 seeds of "Tasmanian" PLUS a fifth pack which remains a mystery until you receive it. The five packs will total 2,250+ fresh, viable opium poppy seeds! Close to 100% viable fresh seed. Most orders ship same day if ordered by 3 PM central!

Opium Poppy Seed Variety Pack Seeds

Opium Poppy Seed Supermix

ONE SUPER-SIZED PACK (1500+ seeds) of a carefully mixed superblend of TEN opium poppy varieties mixed together, representing the full richness of variety of this botanical! All fresh and viable stock, this pack includes ALL the four above listed varieties including the infamous Tasmanian PLUS some that aren't sold separately at all (Mammoth, Turkish Blue, Danish Flag, India White, Venus and Lilac)! Close to 100% viable fresh seed. If you prefer these separated by variety you can purchase most of them by themselves on this page and the second poppy seed page. Most orders ship same day if ordered by 3 PM central!

Opium Poppy Seed Supermix Seeds