California Poppy

Open-Pollinated. When “wild” gardeners think of California Poppies, this is the one that comes to mind. Majestic, elegant, and stunningly colorful, this wild orange poppy is year-in and year-out among our most popular species. Though California Poppy Flower Seeds can, of course, be planted in smaller plots, they tend to truly dazzle when planted in abundance. California Poppy Seeds, Eschscholzia californica, are a drought-tolerant, self-seeding, and easy to grow option for your garden. This native flower adds an easygoing dose of bright colors to otherwise poor, sandy soils. California poppies are a cool season annual, which means they offer great color early in cooler climates but fade once the heat of summer hits. A staple in any wildflower meadow, grow California Poppies for that iconic, natural look found in all wild flowers. No need to spoil this plant, if the soil is too rich and moist, they won’t flower well.