SEEDS: Poppy California Orange
Imagine what a sight it was for early explorers and settlers when they first laid eyes on the California hillsides massed with golden-orange flowers fluttering in the breeze. This drought-tolerant heirloom, the state flower of California, attracts pollinators and is an ideal plant for naturalized, wildflower areas. Botanical Name: Eschscholzia californicaFamily: PapaveraceaeNative: North AmericaHardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 8–10; usually grown as an annual.Plant Dimensions: 6"–12" tall and wideVariety Information: 2"–3" golden-orange, silky, saucer-shaped flowers with four delicate, paper-like petals.Type: CaliforniaExposure: Full sunBloom Period: Spring to frostAttributes: Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant