California Poppy - 3218
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, born 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.
Suggested Use: Borders, rock gardens, meadows, mixes. Miscellaneous: An excellent color accent to any wildflower planting. The state flower of California. Blooms close each night at sunset or on dull day. The finely divided foliage is bluish-green in color making identification easy prior to flowering.
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
Average Seeds Per Pound: 293,000
Seeds/Pkt: 500 - Covers 20 sq. ft.
1 oz Covers: 340 sq. ft.
Seeding Rate: 8 lbs. per acre
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California Poppy - 3218
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, born 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.
Suggested Use: Borders, rock gardens, meadows, mixes. Miscellaneous: An excellent color accent to any wildflower planting. The state flower of California. Blooms close each night at sunset or on dull day. The finely divided foliage is bluish-green in color making identification easy prior to flowering.
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
Average Seeds Per Pound: 293,000
Seeds/Pkt: 500 - Covers 20 sq. ft.
1 oz Covers: 340 sq. ft.
Seeding Rate: 8 lbs. per acre
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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, born 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.
Suggested Use: Borders, rock gardens, meadows, mixes. Miscellaneous: An excellent color accent to any wildflower planting. The state flower of California. Blooms close each night at sunset or on dull day. The finely divided foliage is bluish-green in color making identification easy prior to flowering.
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
Average Seeds Per Pound: 293,000
Seeds/Pkt: 500 - Covers 20 sq. ft.
1 oz Covers: 340 sq. ft.
Seeding Rate: 8 lbs. per acre
