California Poppy Seeds

California Native • Eschscholzia californica
California Warm Climate Tested

Grow iconic California poppies for bright seasonal color and easy native beauty in edible gardens.

Golden poppy

Easy Grow Info

Avoid heavy soil disturbance once plants establish; they prefer to grow where sown.
Sun
Full sun
Type
Cool season annual (may reseed)
Start Method
Direct sow
Height
10–14 in

About California Poppy

California poppy is a classic native wildflower known for its glowing orange blooms and soft blue-green foliage. Adapted to dry, sunny conditions, these low-growing plants thrive with minimal care and create waves of color through spring. The delicate flowers open in sunlight and attract pollinators, bringing movement and life into mixed garden spaces.

Light, feathery foliage blends easily among vegetables and herbs, making California poppy a natural companion plant in edible gardens rather than a separate ornamental.

Why We Grow It

We grow California poppy because native flowers help balance edible gardens while thriving in California’s climate. Easy to grow and naturally drought tolerant, they bring seasonal color, support pollinators, and add a distinctly local character to home garden spaces.

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