Poppy California Orange
Eschscholzia californica
LARGE PACKET
Annual. (Perennial in USDA zones 7-11) Imagine what a sight it was for early explorers and settlers when they first laid eyes on the California hillsides massed with golden-orange flowers fluttering in the breeze. Drought tolerant, the state flower of California is an ideal plant for naturalized, wildflower areas. Deer resistant.
Full sun. Blooms spring and fall.
Height: 6" - 12" tall
Days to Emerge: 10 Days
Seed Depth: 1/8" - 1/4"
Seed Spacing:Scatter about 25 seeds per square foot and rake in.
Thinning: Not necessary
Sown at the rate of about 25 seeds per square foot, this packet covers approximately 250 square feet.
When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost or as soon as soil can be worked; or early to mid-fall for bloom the following spring.
When to start inside: Not recommended; does not transplant well.