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Features
Family
Papaveraceae
Native
North America
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Flower Color
Mixed
Bloom Season
Spring to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Attracts Pollinators
Growing Conditions
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Poppy
Eschscholzia californica
2"–3" rose, red, orange, white, and yellow silky, saucer-shaped flowers with four delicate, slightly ruffled paper-like petals.
Planting Poppy
Hardiness Zones
10, 8, 9
Light Required
Full Sun
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
Scatter and rake in lightly
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | Scatter and rake in lightly |
|---|---|
| Thinning | When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 4"–6" |
| Germination | 7–14 days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended; roots sensitive to disturbance. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is 50°–60°F, or early to mid-fall for bloom the following spring. Mild Climates: Late summer to early fall for winter and spring bloom. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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13 reviews
- BonnieVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/27/26Poppies in Dallas
I planted these in my raised bed garden in October here in Dallas, TX. They survived in spite of drastic weather changes including ice ( I covered the garden during the ice storm) and warm dry weather. Love the bright yellow, rose pink, and pale pink blooms! Hoping they reseed , but I bought more seeds for next year just in case. I love the Mission Bells poppies in this specific color blend!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests3/31/26Hey Bonnie,
We're absolutely thrilled to hear about your gorgeous Mission Bells California Poppies blooming so beautifully in Dallas! What a testament to both your gardening skills and these hardy little flowers that they not only survived that crazy Texas weather but are putting on such a stunning show with those bright yellows, rose pinks, and pale pinks. Smart thinking covering them during the ice storm - that extra care really paid off! It sounds like you've got the perfect setup going, and we love that you're already planning ahead for next year. Here's hoping you get some natural reseeding as a bonus! Keep on growing 🌻️
- JesusRated 5 out of 5 stars3/5/255 Stars
Lovely!!!!!
- JesusVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/5/255 Stars
Lovely!!!!!
- Jillian F.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/9/255 Stars
Great amount of seeds and they are all coming up
- Mable M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/2/245 Stars
Never been disappointed