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California Poppy Seeds - Red Chief

Scarlet petals contrast beautifully with feathery blue-green foliage

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Medicinal
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Eschscholzia californica

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 16 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Single
  • California

COLOR

  • Red

Red Chief Poppies are sure to command attention in your garden! Their bold red-orange hue will not be ignored! An excellent choice for hot and arid regions, California Poppies are hardy and easy to grow.

  • Perennial / Annual; Showy flowers
  • Easy to grow and adaptable
  • Poppy seeds require a cool period of 2-4 weeks to break dormancy, and some gardeners choose to cold stratify their seeds.

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 to 8 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 8
  • 9
  • 10

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light
  • Stratification

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 282 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 20,421 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 81,684 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 326,736 Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our California Poppy Planting Guide to learn more.

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California Poppy Seeds - Red Chief

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California Poppy Seeds - Red Chief FAQs

Is Red Chief California Poppy resistant to animals or disease?

Red Chief California Poppy is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Red Chief California Poppy?

Red Chief California Poppy is an open pollinated seed.

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