200 California Orange Poppy Seeds for Planting – Vibrant Wildflowers

California Orange Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is a beloved wildflower known for its brilliant orange blooms that brighten gardens, meadows, and borders. These easy-to-grow annuals (often treated as perennials in mild climates) are native to California and thrive in sunny, dry conditions, making them a perfect choice for low-water landscapes and pollinator gardens.

With 200 seeds, you can create a stunning display of vibrant orange flowers that attract bees and butterflies. California poppies are ideal for wildflower meadows, rock gardens, and informal plantings, and they naturalize readily when conditions are right.

Plant Features

• Vibrant orange, cup-shaped blooms
• Fern-like, blue-green foliage
• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
• Drought-tolerant once established
• Self-seeds readily for continuous color

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Eschscholzia californica
• Plant Type: Annual wildflower (perennial in mild climates)
• 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

Direct sow California poppy seeds outdoors in early spring or fall, as they resent transplanting. Scatter seeds lightly on the soil surface and press them in gently; do not cover deeply, as light aids germination. Keep the soil evenly moist until seedlings emerge, which typically takes 10–15 days at 60–70°F (15–21°C). Once established, water sparingly and allow the soil to dry between waterings. These wildflowers thrive in poor to average soil and require little fertilizer.

For best results, choose a sunny location with excellent drainage. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers, or allow seed pods to mature and self-sow for a recurring display each year.

What's Included

200 California Orange Poppy seeds for garden planting.