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Plant Selector Guide
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy)

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Plant Type: Annual
Uses: Naturalizer, Border, Rock Garden, Mixed Bed
Propagation: Seeds
Habit: Low, Compact, Mound
Light: Full Sun
Flower Color: Various
Blooms: Summer, Autumn
Width: 1 ft.
Height: 1 ft.
Fertility: Moderately Rich, Average
Soil: Neutral, Well-Drained
Zone: 1 - 11

Hardy Annual. Native to California as the common name implies, this is a choice selection for naturalizing a meadow garden as it self-sows readily. Flower production is better where nights are cool. Transplants can be set out several weeks before the last frost date for an early jump on the growing season. Please note that older transplants can suffer some shock, so you might want to seed directly into the garden site. Flowers look like that of the poppy and have a similar sheen to their petals. The silk-like blooms vary from lavender to orange, pink, white and red. Effective as a mass planting or in the summer border. 'Monarch Art Shades' is a stunning floral display. The 'Ballerina Series' of this species has frilly, double flowers which bloom into the autumn and are quite lovely. Easy to grow!