ESCHSCHOLZIA californica 'Carmine King' (California Poppy, Rose - Carmine King)
The well-known California Poppy - California's official state flower - is a lovely annual with lovely blue-grey spiky leaves and flowers that bloom abundantly in the summer. By frying the whole plant in olive oil and adding perfume, the Spanish-Californians make a highly valued hair oil that is certain to encourage hair growth. Throughout the British Empire, it is durable. Easy to grow quickly, Preferable for bedding and cut flower arrangements.
| 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 'Carmine King'
Common Name: California Poppy, Rose - Carmine King
Plant Type: Annuals
Family: Papaveraceae
Native Range: Western United States
Full Growth Height: 16 inches
Zone: 3 to 10
Exposure: Full Sun
Blooming Season: June to September
Attracts: Butterflies
Flower: Showy
Flower Color: Red, Rose Pink
Resistant: Deer
Water Requirement: Average, Low
Soil Type: Well-drained, Loam, Sand, Chalk
Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid
Garden Uses: Summer Bedding, Cut Flowers, Rock Gardens