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California Poppy Care

Eschscholzia californica

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What is the plant

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.

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.

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Humidity

Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

Temperature

10°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

Hardiness zone

5 - 10

Difficulty

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

  • Container

    Container

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    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

    Fun fact

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    California's state flower? Yep, it's the California Poppy. The honor was bestowed upon it in 1903, making it an official state symbol.

  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    1,355 people already have this plant 430 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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