The Lauren's grape poppy plants are finished blooming, the leaves have all but dried up and are like paper, leaving what looks like a thick stalk, like a corn stalk and I would love to be able to gather the seeds for next year but don't want this ugly stalk left. It is first time growing this variety so I'm at a loss what to do. Does it have a long tap root; can I pull it up with my hands or do I have to cut it off at ground someway. I am not sure my loppers will even cut this down.
If anybody grows this variety of poppy, would appreciate your input. I want it gone today!
