California Poppies are the low-maintenance, vibrant gems your garden's been craving. They're like a burst of sunshine, easy to care for, and they just keep on blooming.
California Poppy Care
Eschscholzia californica
What is the plant
Meet the Eschscholzia californica, or the California Poppy, a breathtaking native flower found along the U.S. West Coast. These lovelies paint your garden with 4-petal patterns of orange and yellow, its main identification features, and don't demand much fuss. Interestingly, they're kin to the opium poppy, both belonging to the Papaveraceae family.
humidity
Normal
lighting
Full Sun
temperature
18°C - 25°C
hardiness zone
5 - 10
difficulty
Easy
hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Container
To make them happy to grow in a container, give it a primo potting mix, good drainage, and a cozy terra-cotta pot.
Fun fact
California's state flower? Yep, it's the California Poppy. The honor was bestowed upon it in 1903, making it an official state symbol.
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