This famous flower, the state flower of California, (a very similar sub-species is called Mexican Gold Poppy) carpets whole coastal hillsides up and down the Pacific coast, creating one of the most famous natural wildflower displays in the world, usually in April. Viewing this spectacle from their ships, Spanish explorers thought the
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SKU |
AM015826 |
Common Name |
California Poppy |
Botanical Name |
Eschscholzia californica |
Seed Life Cycle |
Annuals |
Light Requirements |
Full Sun |
Flower Color |
Orange |
Bloom Season |
Late Spring - Early Summer, Early - Mid Summer |
Bloom Time |
Spring to summer |
Mature Height |
18 inches |
Mature Height |
12-18" tall |
Wildflower Mix or Specie |
Species |
Ships As |
Seed |
Ideal Region |
Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Zones |
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Non-GMO |
Yes |
Native To |
California |
Coverage |
1/4 lb covers 1,089 sq ft. 1 lb covers 4,355 sq ft. 5 lbs covers 21,775 sq ft. 10 lbs covers 1 acre |
Soil Type |
Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil |
Soil Moisture |
Average, Well Draining |
Advantages |
Easy to Grow, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks) |
Additional Information |
Perennial is warm regions. Annual in cold regions. |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada |
Yes |