ESCHSCHOLZIA californica 'Mikado' (California Poppy, Dark Orange - Mikado)
Flowers with deep red orange color give an excellent look to the fields and walkways. This hardy annual blooms within 2 months with finely splitting foliage. They are the keen attraction for honey bees and wild bees. Native people used this plant for toothache. Highly recommended for indoor gardens.
| 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 'Mikado'
Common Name: California Poppy, Dark Orange - Mikado
Plant Type: Annual
Family: Papaveraceae
Native Range: United States (California Region)
Full Growth Height: 12-18 inches
Exposure: Full Sun
Blooming Season: Spring to Fall
Attracts: Butterflies, Insects
Flower: Showy, Cut Flower
Flower Color: Orange and Red
Resistant: Deer
Water Requirement: Dry, Moderate
Soil Type: Well-drained, Loam, Sand, Chalk, Dry Soil
Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid
Garden Uses: Prairies, Meadows, Cut Flowers, Summer Bedding