Wildflower, Grass and Native Seeds
California Poppies are native to California. They prefer full sun and can grow where the water supply is limited. They don’t abide transplanting very well and typically do better if started outdoors. California Poppies can be perennial but are frost sensitive and will not survive in colder climates. They need well-drained soils to grow in. These flowers can be fall planted in zones 7-10. There are several varieties of California Poppies. There are Perennial and Annual native California Poppies that are a brilliant orange color, as well as multicolored varieties that come in single and double petals.
**For larger quantities than listed for sale please contact us for availability and pricing.
The broadcast rate for seeding is 16 – 20 pounds per acre.
The seed drill rate for seeding in rows is 8 pounds per acre.
| Scientific Name | Eschscholzia californica |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Flower |
| Color | Red |
| Cycle | Annual |
| Origin | Improved Variant |
| Height | 12-24" |
| Germination Time | 15-30 days |
| Planting Season | Spring, Fall |
| Bloom Season | Spring, Summer |
| Seeds Per Pound | 250,001 – 500,000 Seeds per Pound |
| Seeding Rate (lb./acre) | 4-8 Pounds per Acre |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
