California Poppy
Eschscholzia californica
Family: Papaveraceae
California Poppy grows in full sun and prefers sandy, lean, well-drained soil. Water needs: Low.
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How to Grow California Poppy
California Poppy growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Sandy, lean, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-8.0, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 6-10 as perennial. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for California Poppy as 10-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/8 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 55-75 days to flowering.
Plant Overview
California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is listed in the Papaveraceae family and categorized as a flower with an annual or short-lived perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0273
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Annual or short-lived perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
California Poppy is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Sandy, lean, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 6-10 as perennial.
- Hardiness zones
- 6-10 as perennial
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Sandy, lean, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-8.0
- Water needs
- Low
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 10-21 days and the seed depth is 1/8 inch. The listed time to maturity is 55-75 days to flowering. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 10-21 days
- Seed depth
- 1/8 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 55-75 days to flowering
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.