Seeds from Papaver somniferum Breadseed poppy Pepperbox mix. Somniferum is the variety of poppy whose seeds are most often used in culinary activities and baking. The seed oil is also used for a variety of purposes such as making paints, varnishes and salad dressings. An heirloom variety which offers ornamental flowers in a range of colorful hues. Pinks, purples, reds and lilacs with both smooth and feathered petal edged varieties, This annual grows 2 to 3 feet tall from late summer to early fall. Seed pods great for flower arrangements.