Eschscholzia californica

Save

California poppyAnnualFamily: Papaveraceae

Height: 30cmSpread: 15cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

Orange

Foliage colour:

Blue/Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

The California poppy, Eschscholzia californica, is a low-maintenance annual for a variety of situations, with feathery bluish-green leaves and single blooms that come in shades of orange, red, yellow or white, which are followed by long, curved seed-pods. It can be grown in borders or containers and even used to fill cracks in paving on a sunny patio.

Grow Eschscholzia californica in poor, well-drained soil in full sun. Deadhead regularly to ensure a long flowering period.

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecSowyesyesyesPlantyes**yesFlowersyesyesyesCollect Seedsyes**yes

Eschscholzia ‘Californica’ and wildlife

Eschscholzia ‘Californica’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Eschscholzia ‘Californica’ poisonous?

Eschscholzia ‘Californica’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People