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Native
Life Cycle
Plant Height
Flower Color
Bloom Season
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
Growing Conditions
About Orange California Poppy Seed Shaker
Eschscholzia californica
Planting Flowers
Plant Spacing
Light Required
Plant Height
Planting Depth
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | Scatter and rake in lightly |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | Scatter about 20 seeds per sq. ft. and rake in |
| Thinning | As needed |
| Germination | 7–14 days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended; roots are sensitive to disturbance. |
| Direct Sow | 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. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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