How to grow california poppy
Eschscholzia californica
When to plant california poppy
California poppy is usually direct sown. NC State suggests sowing the seed directly in the ground in fall, or starting seed indoors about 3 weeks before the last frost date.
California Poppy is timed by season rather than your frost dates, so the planting calendar does not generate ZIP-specific dates for it. Check the cited sources below to fine-tune for your area.
Growing conditions
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Sun
- Full sun
- Soil pH
- 6 to 8
Common problems
- poor drainage
- transplant failure
Sources
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