ESCHSCHOLZIA californica (California Poppy)
A cool-weather annual or short-lived perennial that thrives in full sun and sandy, average, well-drained soils. It's important to have good soil drainage. Sow seeds directly in the garden at the end of the last spring frost date, or start plants in pots indoors 2-3 weeks before the end of the last spring frost date. From late spring to early summer, flowers bloom on long stems. In rainy or cloudy weather, flowers close up. Yellow Orange flowers give an excellent look to the meadows.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1OZ | 20,000 | 250 |
| 1/4LB | 80,000 | 1,000 |
| 1/2LB | 160,000 | 2,000 |
| 1LB | 320,000 | 4,000 |
| 5LB | 1,600,000 | 20,000 |
Scientific Name: Eschscholzia Californica
Common Name: California Poppy
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Family: Papaveraceae
Native Range: Western United States
Full Growth Height: 12-18"
Spread: 1-5 ft
Zone: 6 to 10
Exposure: Full Sun
Blooming Season: June, July
Attracts: Butterflies
Flower: Showy
Flower Color: Orange to Orange-Yellow
Resistant: Drought, Dry Soil
Water Requirement: Average
Soil Type: Well-drained, Loam, Sand, Chalk
Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid
Garden Uses: Border Fronts, Walkways, Containers, Rock Gardens