Orange California Poppy

California Poppy is an easy to grow, drought tolerant wildflower with stark orange petals and light emerald foliage. Reseeds itself! Packet size available in certified organic or untreated / non-gmo form. Bulk size is untreated / non-gmo.

Size: Packet: 300 seeds (0.9 gram)

Native to western North America, California Poppy (Eschscholszia californica) is one of the easiest-to-grow wildflowers. Perennial in mild climates and readily re-seeding in all climates, California Poppy stays put once established, is not picky about soil, and requires little attention. It will bloom year-round in Mediterranean Southern California. Its silky orange flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinators. The entire plant is used medicinally by indigenous peoples of the west. A tea made from the leaves and flowers has known sedative and anti-anxiety effect, along with aiding a troubled sleep.

60 days to flower. Hardy annual/tender perennial.

Packet size available in certified organic or untreated / non-gmo form. Bulk size is untreated / non-gmo.

Common Name:
California Poppy
Scientific Name:
Eschscholzia californica
Plant Lifespan:
Annual
Cold Hardiness (F):
Zone 9b (25 to 30)
Light Requirements:
Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)
Seed In:
Early Winter (Dec 21 - Jan 20), Mid Winter (Jan 21 - Feb 20), Late Winter (Feb 21 - Mar 20), Early Spring (Mar 21 - Apr 20), Early Fall (Sep 22 - Oct 21), Mid Fall (Oct 22 - Nov 21), and Late Fall (Nov 22 - Dec 20)
Seeding Depth:
1/8 in.
Days to Sprout:
7-21
Optimal Soil Temperature (F):
60-65
Plant Spacing:
18-36 in.
Plant Height:
2 ft.
Average Days from Seed to Harvest:
60-80
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