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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. Reseeds readily.
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Variety Info
Family: Papaveraceae
Type: California Poppy (Learn More)
Native: North America
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 8–10; usually grown as an annual.
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Spring to frost
Plant Dimensions: 6"–12" tall and wide
Variety Info: 2"–3" golden-orange, silky, saucer-shaped flowers with four delicate, paper-like petals.
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost, when soil temperature is 50°–60°F, or early to mid-fall for bloom the following spring. Mild Climates: Late summer to early fall for winter and spring bloom.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended; roots are sensitive to disturbance.
Days to Emerge: 7–14 days
Seed Depth: Scatter and rake in lightly
Thinning: When 1' tall, thin to 1 every 4"–6"
- KimRated 5 out of 5 starsJan 8, 20255 Stars
Slow germination (mine was over 2 weeks, sow on late fall), slow to bloom. Bloom beautifully from spring to summer. Low maintainance.
Self-seeding comes back every year at the same spot or you can harvest the seeds.
- TianaRated 5 out of 5 starsApr 18, 20245 Stars
Zone 9B so these were obviously pretty easy to grow here. You’ll only have to buy these seeds once as they grow as they come back on their own every year. Seeds are easy to harvest too! The bees love visiting every morning to take their pollen baths.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - FATIMAH G.Rated 5 out of 5 starsSep 3, 20235 Stars
Slow germination slow to flower. But they flowered! Grow beautifully!
- Bridget S.Rated 5 out of 5 starsJun 9, 20235 Stars
I planted these in late March, right before the last frost, as directed on the package. A few weeks later, we had a sustained, torrential downpour. I didn't know what would come of these seeds. I figured most had been washed away. I'm happy to say, some are already starting to bloom. Others are sprouting. I'll need to re-work the soil and give them a little TLC, but they made it! Thank you, Botanical Interests for making a superb product.
- Tiffanie E.Verified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 starsMar 22, 2026No germination
Have not had any germination. I have grown these before but I could not get these to germinate. Do not recommend
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerEGEpic GardeningMar 24, 2026Hey Tiffanie,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
