Flowers Seed - California Poppy

California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica) - The bright orange California Poppy wildflower was named for doctor-naturalist Johann Friedrich Gustav von Eschscholtz who was the surgeon for the Russian expedition team that dropped anchor in San Francisco in 1815 in a bay surrounded by hills covered with the golden flowers. The wild flowers were designated the state flower of California in 1903, and now are protected by state law prohibiting anyone from picking or destroying.

California Poppy seeds can thrive in cold climates and are often used in gardens and naturalized areas, but do not perform well in containers. With beautiful bluish-green foliage, these flowers open in the morning and require full sun and well-draining soil. It is recommended to sow the seeds directly into the desired location due to their deep taproot.

California Poppy Care: Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming and enhance the appearance of the plant. Removing spent flowers and seed pods will also reduce re-seeding. You may use a low nitrogen fertilizer like a 3-18-18 liquid fertilizer to promote good root growth without the additional foliage growth.