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Features
Family
Papaveraceae
Native
North America
Life Cycle
Annual/Perennial
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Flower Color
Orange
Bloom Season
Spring to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant
About Orange California Poppy Seed Shaker
Eschscholzia californica
Planting Flowers
Plant Spacing
Scatter about 20 seeds per sq. ft. and rake in
Light Required
Full Sun
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Planting Depth
Scatter and rake in lightly
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | Scatter and rake in lightly |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | Scatter about 20 seeds per sq. ft. and rake in |
| Thinning | As needed |
| Germination | 7–14 days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended; roots are sensitive to disturbance. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost, 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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