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California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is California’s iconic, drought-tolerant wildflower, prized for its glowing orange blooms, fern-like foliage, and self-seeding habit—perfect for low-water gardens and pollinator-friendly meadows.
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The California Poppy, Eschscholzia californica, is more than just a vibrant bloom—it’s a symbol of the state’s natural heritage and a beloved part of California’s landscape. Designated as the official state flower in 1903, the California Poppy is cherished for its brilliant orange to golden-yellow petals, soft fern-like foliage, and its ability to thrive in dry, sun-soaked environments.
Native to California and the western United States, this hardy wildflower is a favorite in native gardens, roadside plantings, habitat restoration, and wildflower meadows, offering low-maintenance color and ecological value across a wide range of landscapes.
Key Benefits:
Vibrant, Low-Water Color
Famed for its glowing orange flowers that open in sunlight and close at dusk or on cloudy days.
Exceptionally drought-tolerant and well-suited for xeriscapes, slopes, and low-input landscapes.
Pollinator-Friendly
Attracts native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, supporting pollinator populations.
Blooms from early spring to summer, offering an early-season nectar source.
Native, Self-Sustaining Wildflower
Readily self-seeds in suitable conditions, creating long-lasting displays year after year.
Adapts to a variety of soils, especially sandy or rocky soils in full sun.
Cultural and Historical Significance
Celebrated every April 6th on California Poppy Day, with April 6–12 designated as Poppy Week.
Long admired for its medicinal and cultural uses, and today a symbol of California’s natural beauty and resilience.
Ideal For:
Native and pollinator gardens
Wildflower meadows and highway plantings
Restoration and erosion control projects
Drought-tolerant landscaping across the western U.S.
Planting California Poppy is a celebration of both natural heritage and sustainability. As the official flower of California, it brings brilliance to any landscape while supporting native ecosystems—and needs little more than sunlight and space to shine.
For seed tag and origin information, please contact us to request a digital copy of the seed tag.
| Weight | 0.5 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 12 in |
