200 California Golden West Poppy Seeds – Easy Wildflower Garden

California Golden West Poppy is a beloved wildflower known for its brilliant golden-orange blooms that brighten gardens and naturalized areas. This easy-to-grow annual is perfect for meadow plantings, borders, and pollinator gardens, offering a cheerful display from late spring through summer.

Native to California, these poppies thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, making them a low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking vibrant color with minimal effort. Their delicate petals and cup-shaped flowers attract bees and butterflies, adding ecological value to any landscape.

Plant Features

• Brilliant golden-orange flowers on slender stems
• Easy to grow from seed; ideal for wildflower meadows
• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
• Drought-tolerant once established
• Self-seeds readily for return blooms

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: Late spring to summer
• Mature Height: 12–18 inches
• Spacing: 6–12 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow California poppy seeds directly outdoors in early spring or fall, as they resent transplanting. Scatter seeds lightly on the soil surface and press them in; do not cover, as light aids germination. Keep the soil evenly moist until seedlings emerge, which typically takes 10–15 days. Thin seedlings to the recommended spacing.

Once established, water sparingly; overwatering can cause root rot. These poppies thrive in poor to average soil and require little fertilizer. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong bloom or allow seed pods to mature for self-sowing. In mild climates, they may behave as perennials.

What's Included

200 California Golden West Poppy seeds for planting.