Poppy, California
Eschscholzia californica
Description: California Poppy is a vibrant, drought-tolerant annual or short-lived perennial known for its silky, cup-shaped orange, yellow, or red flowers and feathery blue-green foliage. Blooming from spring through fall in ideal conditions, this cheerful wildflower thrives in meadows, borders, and pollinator-friendly gardens. With its self-seeding nature and ability to flourish in poor soils, California Poppy is an easy-care plant that brings color and resilience to any landscape.
Wildlife Benefits: California Poppy’s nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, supporting a diverse and healthy garden ecosystem.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used in herbal medicine for its mild sedative and calming properties, California Poppy has been valued for promoting relaxation and supporting sleep. It is commonly brewed into teas or used in tinctures for its gentle, stress-relieving effects.
Native Status: Native to western North America, including California, this hardy wildflower thrives in warm, dry climates and adapts well to Georgia’s growing conditions.
Pollinator Friendliness: With its long-lasting, brightly colored blooms, California Poppy provides an important nectar source for bees and butterflies throughout the growing season.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 12–18 inches
Spacing: 6–12 inches
Sun/Shade: Requires Full Sun
How to Grow: Direct sow seeds in early spring or fall, as California Poppy does not transplant well. It thrives in well-drained, sandy, or rocky soil and requires little watering once established. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming or allow them to self-seed for naturalized plantings.
Grow California Poppy for its brilliant color, pollinator appeal, and herbal benefits—a low-maintenance, self-sufficient wildflower that thrives in tough conditions while bringing beauty to any garden.
Available in 2.5 inch pots
Eschscholzia californica
Description: California Poppy is a vibrant, drought-tolerant annual or short-lived perennial known for its silky, cup-shaped orange, yellow, or red flowers and feathery blue-green foliage. Blooming from spring through fall in ideal conditions, this cheerful wildflower thrives in meadows, borders, and pollinator-friendly gardens. With its self-seeding nature and ability to flourish in poor soils, California Poppy is an easy-care plant that brings color and resilience to any landscape.
Wildlife Benefits: California Poppy’s nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, supporting a diverse and healthy garden ecosystem.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used in herbal medicine for its mild sedative and calming properties, California Poppy has been valued for promoting relaxation and supporting sleep. It is commonly brewed into teas or used in tinctures for its gentle, stress-relieving effects.
Native Status: Native to western North America, including California, this hardy wildflower thrives in warm, dry climates and adapts well to Georgia’s growing conditions.
Pollinator Friendliness: With its long-lasting, brightly colored blooms, California Poppy provides an important nectar source for bees and butterflies throughout the growing season.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 12–18 inches
Spacing: 6–12 inches
Sun/Shade: Requires Full Sun
How to Grow: Direct sow seeds in early spring or fall, as California Poppy does not transplant well. It thrives in well-drained, sandy, or rocky soil and requires little watering once established. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming or allow them to self-seed for naturalized plantings.
Grow California Poppy for its brilliant color, pollinator appeal, and herbal benefits—a low-maintenance, self-sufficient wildflower that thrives in tough conditions while bringing beauty to any garden.
Available in 2.5 inch pots
Eschscholzia californica
Description: California Poppy is a vibrant, drought-tolerant annual or short-lived perennial known for its silky, cup-shaped orange, yellow, or red flowers and feathery blue-green foliage. Blooming from spring through fall in ideal conditions, this cheerful wildflower thrives in meadows, borders, and pollinator-friendly gardens. With its self-seeding nature and ability to flourish in poor soils, California Poppy is an easy-care plant that brings color and resilience to any landscape.
Wildlife Benefits: California Poppy’s nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, supporting a diverse and healthy garden ecosystem.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used in herbal medicine for its mild sedative and calming properties, California Poppy has been valued for promoting relaxation and supporting sleep. It is commonly brewed into teas or used in tinctures for its gentle, stress-relieving effects.
Native Status: Native to western North America, including California, this hardy wildflower thrives in warm, dry climates and adapts well to Georgia’s growing conditions.
Pollinator Friendliness: With its long-lasting, brightly colored blooms, California Poppy provides an important nectar source for bees and butterflies throughout the growing season.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 12–18 inches
Spacing: 6–12 inches
Sun/Shade: Requires Full Sun
How to Grow: Direct sow seeds in early spring or fall, as California Poppy does not transplant well. It thrives in well-drained, sandy, or rocky soil and requires little watering once established. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming or allow them to self-seed for naturalized plantings.
Grow California Poppy for its brilliant color, pollinator appeal, and herbal benefits—a low-maintenance, self-sufficient wildflower that thrives in tough conditions while bringing beauty to any garden.
Available in 2.5 inch pots