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Poppy, California Golden (1/4 lb)

Poppy, California Golden (1/4 lb)

Brilliant Orange Flower

California Poppy - Eschscholzia californica

Tender Perennial Open Pollinated. This brilliant orange wildflower is California's state flower, but it will grow in a variety of regions. Satiny petals grow on multi-branched, slender 8"-24" stems. Finely dissected leaves are blue-green. Blooms close at night or on overcast days. Grows with little maintenance and re-seeds heavily. 1/4 lb covers approximately 1,000 sq ft if broadcast. Thin to 6" apart when plants reach 1".

Flowers: Deer resistant. Blooms spring to late summer
Attracts: Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
Soil: Prefers slightly acidic, well drained soil
Native: California
USDA Zone: 3-9
Plant In: Fall or Spring
Planting Depth: 1/16"
Days to Germinate: 15-30 Days
Height At Maturity: 8"-24"
Sun/Shade Requirements: Full Sun
Water Needs: Light Water
Approx. Seeds Per Pack: 73,709

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Description

California Poppy - Eschscholzia californica

Tender Perennial Open Pollinated. This brilliant orange wildflower is California's state flower, but it will grow in a variety of regions. Satiny petals grow on multi-branched, slender 8"-24" stems. Finely dissected leaves are blue-green. Blooms close at night or on overcast days. Grows with little maintenance and re-seeds heavily. 1/4 lb covers approximately 1,000 sq ft if broadcast. Thin to 6" apart when plants reach 1".

Flowers: Deer resistant. Blooms spring to late summer
Attracts: Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
Soil: Prefers slightly acidic, well drained soil
Native: California
USDA Zone: 3-9
Plant In: Fall or Spring
Planting Depth: 1/16"
Days to Germinate: 15-30 Days
Height At Maturity: 8"-24"
Sun/Shade Requirements: Full Sun
Water Needs: Light Water
Approx. Seeds Per Pack: 73,709

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Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.3 lb

Dimensions: 5.5"L x 5.5"W x 0.25"H

Features

  • Attracts Bees/Butterflies
  • Attracts Beneficial Insects
  • California Native
  • Good for Beginners
  • Good for Naturalizing
  • Open-Pollinated
  • Plant Spreads
  • Wildflower

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: 3 - 9
Bloom Season : Spring
Bloom Season : Summer
Flower Color : Orange
Growth Habit : Upright
Life Cycle : Tender Perennial
Plant Usage : Attracts Bees/Butterflies
Plant Usage : Attracts Beneficial Insects
Plant Usage : Ornamental
Planting Time : Fall
Planting Time : Spring
Seed Unit Sizes : Bulk
Sun Requirements : Full Sun

Planting & Care

Loosen the top two inches of soil. Mix seed with 10 parts vermiculite. Broadcast this mix over the area to be planted. Compress soil and lightly cover with compost or straw.

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Guarantee

Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).

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M
MEP
pretty

Another go to wildflower. Broadcasted in fall in zone 9a for blooms the following spring. Works great for those sunny dry areas. Beautiful!

L
Lori
Great quality!

These seeds are well packaged and ready to plant. Can\'t wait to grow lots of poppies!

m
magilla
Fall plant for a carpet of color in the spring

Plant these in the fall on a hillside view from the house, and in the spring bloom it will look amazing.

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