200 California Alba Poppy Seeds – White California Poppy Wildflower (Eschscholzia californica)

California Alba Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is a beautiful white-flowered variety of the beloved California poppy. This easy-to-grow wildflower produces delicate, cup-shaped blooms in pure white, creating a soft, luminous display in gardens and meadows. Its ferny, blue-green foliage adds fine texture and contrast, making it a lovely choice for wildflower plantings, borders, rock gardens, and containers. California poppies are drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, attracting pollinators and bringing a natural, relaxed beauty to sunny landscapes.

Native to the American West, California Alba Poppy thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It is a hardy annual that often self-sows, returning year after year in favorable conditions. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced gardener, these seeds offer an easy and rewarding way to add white wildflowers to your outdoor space.

Plant Features

• Pure white, cup-shaped blooms on compact plants
• Fine, fern-like blue-green foliage
• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance
• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
• Often self-sows for continued displays

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Eschscholzia californica
• Plant Type: Annual wildflower
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
• Water Requirements: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Bloom Season: Spring to early summer
• Mature Height: 12–18 inches
• Spacing: 8–12 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow California Alba Poppy seeds directly outdoors in early spring or fall, as they resent transplanting. Scatter seeds on the soil surface and press them lightly; do not cover, as light aids germination. Keep the soil evenly moist until seedlings emerge, which typically takes 10–21 days. Once established, water sparingly and allow the soil to dry between waterings. Thin seedlings to the recommended spacing to encourage healthy growth and abundant blooms.

These poppies require minimal care. Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming, or allow some to go to seed for self-sowing. They perform best in full sun and well-drained soil, and are well-suited to xeriscapes, wildflower meadows, and informal garden borders.

What's Included

200 California Alba Poppy seeds (Eschscholzia californica).