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California Poppy Seeds

Eschscholzia californica

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Although California Poppies are famous for illuminating entire hillsides on the West coast, their bright orange blooms can be planted and enjoyed almost anywhere. These deer resistant annuals flower from spring all the way into summer and will often re-bloom again in the fall. Native, easy to grow and tolerant of most soils. We're proud to sell only 100% pure, non-GMO and neonicotinoid-free seeds that are guaranteed to grow.

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Description

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 “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

Light Requirements

  • Full Sun

Bloom Time

Spring to summer

Life Cycle

Annual

Advantages

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

Additional information

Seed 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

Mature Height

12-18" tall

Soil Type

  • Well-Drained Soil
  • Loamy Soil
  • Sandy Soil

Soil Moisture

  • Average

Plant Classification

Native Species

Native To

California

Life Cycle

Annual

Growing Zones

  • Zone 3
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
  • Zone 10

Ideal Region

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

Neonicotinoid Free

Yes
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Overall rating: 4.5789475 / 5 from 38 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

California Poppy Seeds are renowned for their beauty and vibrant golden orange flowers, often praised for their aesthetic appeal and positive impact on community spaces. Customers have mixed opinions on the seeds, with some appreciating their quality and others finding them disappointing.

Summary topics

  • California Poppies: 30%
  • Seed Quality: 21%

Review topics: ["color","water","spring","buy","coverage","seeds","poppies","flowers","growing","home","bank","plants","soil","display"].

Review highlights

  • "From past experience with American Meadows, I know these seed grow well and the flowers are beautiful." — Jeannes F.
  • "One of my favorite flowers." — Dr K.
  • "Orlando (Central FL) loves CA Poppy!" — Orlando1

Reviews

East to grow

"I love how these glow - they are show stoppers!"

— Yosemite M. (5/5)

110 Yosemite Dr.

"Besides how pretty they are, I chose the California poppies because they're deer resistant. I hope they re-seed themselves, but I plan on buying some more to plant next spring just in case."

— DC (5/5)

Absolutely beautiful

"This was a show stopper!!!! Lined the fence with it."

— Latif (5/5)

Success

"I broadcast several pounds a CA poppy and had about 1-2% grow. Seems like a low number but is better than 0% with their other poppies."

— Aquaman (4/5)

I was very pleased. . . would buy again

"I covered the hill side"

— Grandma (5/5)

No green thumb here

"Purchased first of year and planted right after snow melt. 5 plants come up a couple weeks ago with one flower-yea! Used flail mower to rough up soil about 1 inch deep then rolled it after broadcasting seed. Good luck folks:)"

— Sam (1/5)

Straight-forward sowing, grew and bloomed as promised!

"I sowed these anywhere I needed weed suppression and that worked great!"

— Liz (5/5)

Wow, they are still blooming and I have a seed for fall.

"At front entry and around pond"

— NeBe (5/5)

more poppies on my everything bagel than in my yard.

"what happened? i bought pounds of seeds and got virtually no flowers. and it's not like poppies are that tough. had tons last year. really disappointed."

— Jonesy (1/5)

coverage and filler

"areas that are hard to get water to"

— Bee (5/5)

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