California Poppy seeds
The California poppy is the state flower of California! These dainty beauties are an intense orange-gold color and stand around 12 inches. These thrive in warmer climates, and grow prolifically, creating golden blankets of blooms.
This variety is also known as California sunlight or a cup of gold. it's native to the U.S. and Mexico. The upper portion of the flower has been used for medicinal benefits and teas. A quick Google search will shed some light on some of the attributes one could gain from this golden beauty. The California poppy is heat tolerant and does well in containers, window boxes, and flower beds. These are also great for adding dramatic contrast to cooler-colored flowers ( blues, lavenders, violets, burgundy, etc.)
If you have enough real estate, sprinkle these all over a field of poppy flowers. The bright colors and open petals attract beneficial insects, bees, and butterflies. These seeds are often mixed into wildflower mixes since they are so powerful at attracting pollinators.
Seed count: 1g
Botanic name:
Eschscholzia californica
Plant spacing:
6-18 inches apart
Color:
Green foliage with golden orange flowers.
Sowing depth:
1/4 inch deep
Sun requirements:
Full sun, at least 6 hours.
Utilization:
California poppy flowers are great for container gardening and flower gardens.
Frost Hardy:
No
Maturity days:
60-75 days
Life cycle:
Annual
Can I start indoors?
Yes
Container friendly:
Yes
Other names:
Golden Poppy, California Sunlight, and Cup of Gold
Vine Habit: