ESCHSCHOLZIA californica (California Poppy)

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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...
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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

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