• Bright Orange Poppy with delicate petals held by a woman against a blurred green background.
  • Orange Poppy with delicate petals and a soft blur on a green background.
  • Orange Poppy with multiple petals and green stem on a blurred background.
  • Bright Orange Poppy in a field with delicate petals and center in a close-up shot.
  • A close-up shot of an orange California Poppy flower, showcasing its petals and vibrant color.
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California Poppy Seeds - Orange

This classic orange bloom is California's state flower

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About the Variety

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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

  • Orange

When "wild" gardeners think of California poppies, this is the flower that comes to mind. Majestic, elegant, and stunningly colorful, this wild orange poppy is year-in and year-out among our most popular species. Though California Poppy Flower Seeds can, of course, be planted in smaller plots, they tend to truly dazzle when planted in abundance. And for all you folks who actually live in the Golden State (lucky!), this happens to be the California state flower.

  • Perennial / Annual; Bright and cheerful!
  • 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 17,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 68,000 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 272,000 Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft
5 Pounds 1,360,000 Up to 1.25 Acres

Planting Guide

View our California Poppy Planting Guide to learn more.

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California Poppy Seeds - Orange

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California Poppy Seeds - Orange FAQs

Is Orange California Poppy resistant to animals or disease?

Orange 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 Orange California Poppy?

Orange California Poppy is an open pollinated seed.

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