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Eschscholzia californica, commonly called California poppy,
is the state flower of California. It is native to hillsides, roads and open
areas from southern Washington south through California, Nevada and New Mexico
to northern Mexico. Plants grow in loose, Fast-branching mounds to 12-15” tall
and as wide, with finely divided, fern-like, blue-green leaves. Single,
cup-shaped, 4-petaled, silky flowers (3” diameter) are typically bright orange
or less frequently yellow-orange. Flowers bloom on long stems from late spring
to early summer. Flowers close up in rainy or cloudy weather and at night.
Flowers give way to dehiscent seed capsules which split open when ripe to
release seeds.
Cool weather annual or short-lived perennial that is
easily grown in sandy, poor to average, well-drained soils in full sun. Sharp
soil drainage is essential. Sow seed directly in the garden at the last spring
frost date or start plants in pots indoors 2-3 weeks prior to last spring frost
date. Seed may be sown in fall in USDA Zones 6-10. Deadhead flowers regularly
to promote additional bloom, but leave some flowerheads for self-seeding.
Plants are more apt to perform as short-lived perennials in USDA Zones 6-10. Garden
Uses Beds, border fronts, rock gardens, along paths or walkways, or containers.
Good selection for large naturalized plantings in locations where plants freely
reseed.
Growing Instructions
The seeds can be sown on the ground and then watered. They will
germinate in 2 weeks.
1. Prepare a mixture of half potting soil and half sand, perlite or
vermiculite. Water the mixture so that it is moist but not wet.
2. Put the seeds on the soil.
3. Water the seeds.
4. Place the pots in an area with warm temperatures in full sun or part
shade.
5. When the seedlings are a few inches tall, they can be transplanted.
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