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