Red Chief California Poppy Seeds For Planting (Eschscholzia californica)
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basic information
Red Chief California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is a vibrant wildflower with striking red petals and a delicate, cup-shaped bloom. Native to California, it adds bold color to gardens, meadows, and containers. Its drought-tolerant nature and low-maintenance appeal make it ideal for sunny landscapes. Perfect for pollinator-friendly spaces, it attracts bees and butterflies.
Seed Count
2,000 SEEDS
Open Pollinated
YES
Pollinator Friendly
NO
Heirloom
YES
Untreated
YES
Non-GMO
YES
How To Grow
GROWER TIP: California Poppies will adapt and thrive in many different soils, just make sure the sowing medium is well drained. They are a bit drought tolerant as they mature, but be sure to water daily for the first few weeks. No fertilizer is needed, it actually promoted more foliage but less flowers.
SEED PREP
No prep needed
SOWING DEPTH
Surface Sow
LIGHT PREFERENCE
Full Sun
SOIL CONDITIONS
Adaptable but well drained
MOISTURE NEEDS
Drought tolerant with age
GERMINATION
7 to 14 Days
PLANT HEIGHT
12” to 18” Tall
PLANT WIDTH
6” to 12” Spread
PLANT SPACING
4” Apart
CUT FLOWER
YES
Short Vase Life
FLOWER SIZE
2” to 3”
SEASON
Tender perennial
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Eschscholzia californica
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Fairly easy to germinate.
FLOWER COLOR
Red
