California Poppy - Orange

This packet covers 180 square feet. In zones 7-11, though, the foliage often overwinters. Pinching off spent flowers increases the bloom period. The Poppy Orange can be used as a cut flower, wildflower plantings, and for soil erosion control. In cold climates, plant as soon as the ground can be worked. The California Orange Poppy needs full sun. The California Poppy Orange, 'Eschscholzia californica', is the state flower of California. The orange, silky, saucer shaped 2 to 3 inch flowers have 4 delicate paper-like petals. On cloudy days or in the shade, the blooms will close. This Poppy blooms best in the cool weather of spring. When you see this flower planted in mass, you realize why it is their state flower. In warm climates seed in fall for impressive spring color. The California Poppy is a perennial that is usually grown as an annual. The Orange Poppy will grow in almost any soil that is well drained. ... details