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California Poppy Eschscholzia californica (Papaveraceae)
An upright, compact annual or tender perennial native to California and the southwestern United States. Extremely drought tolerant, ideal for arid environments. The brilliant orange, cup-shaped flowers, are 2-4 inches in diameter, borne individually on long stalks. Prefers full sun in light to sandy soils. Remarkably uniform and neat in appearance. A popular variety to press. Not hardy below 20 degrees F.
Miscellaneous: An excellent color accent to any wildflower planting. The state flower of California. Blooms close each night at sunset or on dull days. The finely divided foliage is bluish-green in color making identification easy prior to flowering.
Suggested Use: Borders, rock gardens, meadows, mixes.
Average Planting Success: 70%
Height: 12-18 inches
Germination: 15-30 days
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 60°F-70°F
Sowing Depth: 1/16""
Blooming Period: April-August
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