California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) Seeds

California poppy is an annual wildflower that blooms in a wide range of colors. It is drought-tolerant, and it prefers well-drained soil in full sun.

Sowing California Poppy Seeds

Sow California poppy seeds outdoors in spring or fall. Sow on the surface or barely cover the seeds with soil. Easy to grow. 

California Poppy Mix (Eschscholzia californica)

900 seeds  $3.25            

California Poppy Mix is a cheerful addition to the summer garden. The colorful flowers bloom in shades of orange, yellow, gold, pink, red and white. They open with the sun and close when it's dark or cloudy.

Eschscholzia californica is native to the western United States. The flowers attract  beneficial insects . 

height 14"

California Poppy 'Ballerina Mix' (Eschscholzia californica)

700 seeds  $3.25             

California poppy 'Ballerina Mix'  is a compact selection with single to semi-double flowers. The crimped petals give it a ruffled look like a ballerina dress. 

California poppy 'Ballerina Mix' blooms in shades of pink, yellow, scarlet, orange and white. The compact plants are wonderful for the front of the border and small spaces.

height 10"

California Poppy 'Golden West' (Eschscholzia californica)

950 seeds  $3.25           

California Poppy 'Golden West' has large, golden-yellow flowers with orange centers. It's a vigorous, quick-blooming variety.

California Poppy 'Golden West' is an heirloom selection that was introduced in 1907. It's easy to grow and  drought tolerant .

height 14"

California Poppy 'Purple Gleam' (Eschscholzia californica)

700 seeds  $3.25

photo by Myriam Vandenberghe

California poppy 'Purple Gleam' blooms in early to midsummer with unique, lavender-rose flowers that have satiny petals. 

California poppy 'Purple Gleam' is excellent for  cutting . Cut the flowers in the early morning before the petals unfurl.

height 14"

California Poppy 'Red Chief' (Eschscholzia californica)

800 seeds  $3.25        

California poppy 'Red Chief' is a stunning selection with tangerine-red flowers that bloom for a long time in summer.

California poppies tolerates heat and drought, and they  reseed  nicely. Deadhead the spent blooms to extend flowering. 

height 14"

California Poppy 'White Linen' (Eschscholzia californica)

900 seeds  $3.25       

California poppy 'White Linen' has creamy white flowers with silky petals. The blue-green, ferny foliage is also attractive. 

California poppy 'White Linen' goes well with many other flowers in the garden. It is drought tolerant and  deer resistant .

height 14"

California Poppy Orange (Eschscholzia californica)

700 seeds  $3.25       

The orange California poppy never goes out of style. It's a native wildflower with cup-shaped, orange blooms.

California poppies are easy to grow, self-sowing annuals that love hot weather and well-drained, sandy soil. They make great  companion plants for roses .

height 14"

California Poppy 'Mikado' (Eschscholzia californica)

770 seeds  $3.25           

California poppy 'Mikado' has deep orange petals with scarlet-red backs. It's an heirloom variety that was introduced in 1936. It makes a nice  groundcover .

California poppies bloom with the sun and close up when it's cloudy or rainy. This stunning selection will set your garden ablaze with color.

height 14"

California Poppy 'Carmine King' (Eschscholzia californica)

800 seeds  $3.25