Papaver somniferum. Poppy seeds need cold stratification in order to germinate. Plant in fall and let stratify naturally over the winter. Or cold stratify in refrigerator for 30 days prior to planting. Out of the ‘Jimi’s Flag’ poppy mix, purple petals with dark purple splotches. Purple pods have dark seeds. Farm Original Variety! OSSI (Open Source Seed Initiative) Pledged Variety. . When I learned that this variety had PURPLE seed pods – I was hooked! It produces super tall (4-5’) blooms that are mostly deep purple and ruffled and fringed. Edible Seeds. Bees are fond of its abundant pollen too.