200 California Chrome Queen Poppy Seeds – Bright Yellow Eschscholzia californica Wildflower

California Chrome Queen Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is a cheerful wildflower prized for its brilliant yellow blooms and easy-going nature. This California native produces cup-shaped flowers that open in the sun and close at night, adding a splash of color to meadows, borders, and xeriscapes. Its ferny blue-green foliage and long bloom season make it a favorite for low-water gardens and pollinator-friendly plantings.

Whether you're sowing a wildflower meadow or filling a sunny bed, these seeds are a simple way to bring a touch of California gold to your landscape. Plants are drought-tolerant once established and often self-sow, returning year after year in suitable climates.

Plant Features

• Bright yellow, cup-shaped blooms
• Ferny, blue-green foliage
• Attracts bees and other pollinators
• Drought-tolerant once established
• Often self-sows for lasting color

Growing Information

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

Planting & Care

Sow California poppy seeds directly outdoors in early spring or fall, as they resent transplanting. Scatter seeds on the soil surface and press them in lightly; they need light to germinate. Keep the soil evenly moist until seedlings emerge, then water sparingly. Thin seedlings to the recommended spacing to encourage healthy growth.

Once established, California poppies require little care. Avoid overwatering and rich fertilizers, which can cause floppy growth. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering, or allow some flowers to go to seed for natural reseeding. In mild climates, plants may behave as perennials.

What's Included

200 California Chrome Queen Poppy seeds (Eschscholzia californica).