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Red Chief California Poppy Seeds

Eschscholzia californica Red Chief

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Red Chief is a striking, scarlet variation of the favorite California Poppy. The spectacular blooms create a bold statement in the meadow planted on its own or paired with other California Poppy varieties. Annual.

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Description

Red Chief’s bold, scarlet blooms are offset by blue/green foliage. This annual variety creates a splash of dramatic color in the spring/summer months.

About California PoppiesThis 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 “golden display” meant that there was in fact, gold to be found in the flowery hills.

California poppy performs well almost everywhere with its dusty dark green ferny foliage and brilliant golden orange cup shaped flowers. A blooming plant is somewhat frost-resistant, and often reblooms nicely in fall meadows.

Flowers close in cloudy weather. The name “Eschscholzia” is after the Russian botanist, J. F. Eschscholtz, who visited the California coast in the early 1800’s.

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Key Features

Advantages

  • Bee Friendly
  • Native
  • Mass Plantings
  • Easy To Grow
  • Low Maintenance
  • Rock Gardens
  • Deer Resistant

Life Cycle

Annual

Light Requirements

  • Full Sun

Bloom Time

Spring to Summer

Additional information

Soil Moisture

  • Average

Soil Type

  • Well-Drained Soil
  • Loamy Soil
  • Sandy Soil

Mature Height

12-18" tall

Seed Coverage

1/4 lb covers 1,089 sq ft
1 lb covers 4,355 sq ft

Growing Zones

  • Zone 3
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9

Ideal Region

  • Northeast
  • Southeast
  • Midwest
  • Southwest
  • West
  • Pacific Northwest

Native To

California

Neonicotinoid Free

Yes

Non-GMO

Yes

Ships As

Seed
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