ESCHSCHOLZIA californica 'Purple Gleam' (California Poppy, Purple - Purple Gleam)

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ESCHSCHOLZIA californica 'Purple Gleam' (California Poppy, Purple - Purple Gleam) is a cultivar of the California Poppy, a flowering plant native to California, USA. This variety is notable for its vibrant, purple flowers, which bloom in the spring and summer. Like other varieties of California Poppy, Purple Gleam is an...
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ESCHSCHOLZIA californica 'Purple Gleam' (California Poppy, Purple - Purple Gleam) is a cultivar of the California Poppy, a flowering plant native to California, USA. This variety is notable for its vibrant, purple flowers, which bloom in the spring and summer.

Like other varieties of California Poppy, Purple Gleam is an easy-to-grow plant that prefers well-drained soil and full sun exposure. It is drought-tolerant once established and can self-seed, making it a popular choice for rock gardens, borders, and meadows.

The California Poppy has been used for medicinal purposes by Native Americans for its calming and pain-relieving effects. It is also the official state flower of California and has become a popular symbol of the state's natural beauty.

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 'Purple Gleam'

Common Name: California Poppy, Purple - Purple Gleam

Plant Type: Annual

Family: Papaveraceae

Native Range: United States (California Region)

Zones: 3 to 10

Full Growth Height: 16 inches

Spread: 6-12 inches

Exposure: Full Sun

Blooming Season: Spring to Fall

Attracts: Butterflies, Bees

Flower: Showy, Cut Flower, Edible

Flower Color: Purple, Pink

Resistant: Deer

Water Requirement: Dry, Moderate

Soil Type: Well-drained, Loam, Sand, Chalk

Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid

Garden Uses: Cottage Gardens, Cut Flowers, Summer Bedding

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