ESCHSCHOLZIA californica 'Red Chief' (California Poppy, Bright Red - Red Chief)
These California Poppies are low-maintenance and can survive in almost every garden with average light and soil conditions. This plant is tolerant of most well-draining soils and can adapt to seaside conditions. This plant does not need rich soil to bloom, and in fact thrives in poor soil. In a naturalized area, it is sometimes planted with other California Poppy varieties. It will reseed itself every year, despite being an annual. Attract bees and butterflies.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5OZ | 10,000 | 125 |
| 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 'Red Chief'
Common Name: California Poppy, Bright Red - Red Chief
Plant Type: Annual
Family: Papaveraceae
Native Range: United States (California Region)
Full Growth Height: 16 inches
Exposure: Full Sun
Blooming Season: Spring, Summer
Attracts: Butterflies, Bees
Flower: Showy, Cut Flower, Edible
Flower Color: Red
Resistant: Deer
Water Requirement: Low, Average
Soil Type: Well-drained, Loam, Sand, Chalk, Moist
Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid
Garden Uses: Cottage Gardens, Cut Flowers, Indoor Gardens