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Bring vibrant color and effortless beauty to your garden with California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica), an iconic native wildflower known for its brilliant orange, cup-shaped flowers that open in the sun and close at night or on cloudy days. Blooming from spring through summer, this cheerful plant adds instant impact to gardens and naturalized areas.
California Poppy thrives in meadows, borders, wildflower gardens, containers, and roadside plantings. It is extremely drought tolerant once established and performs best in poor to average soils. The nectar-rich flowers attract bees and beneficial insects, making it a perfect choice for pollinator-friendly landscapes.
You will receive:
✔️ 50 fresh, viable seeds
✔️ Open-pollinated, untreated seeds
✔️ Carefully packaged for successful sowing
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: California Poppy
Botanical Name: Eschscholzia californica
Plant Type: Annual or short-lived perennial
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Dry to medium, well-drained soil
Height: 12–18 inches
Bloom Time: Spring through summer
Flower Color: Orange
Native Range: Western North America
Cold Hardiness: Grown as annual in cold climates
Cold Stratification: Not required
California Poppy is best direct sown where it will grow, as it does not transplant well. Seeds can be sown in fall or early spring. Plants readily self-seed and return year after year in favorable conditions.
California Poppy Seeds – Eschscholzia californica, Bright Orange Wildflower, Drought Tolerant (50 Seeds)
$9.99