Direct-sow only
It has a taproot and hates being moved — scatter seed right where you want it, in fall or early spring.
The gentle orange calmer is one of the easiest flowers there is — sow and forget. From seed to bloom in weeks.
It has a taproot and hates being moved — scatter seed right where you want it, in fall or early spring.
Barely press the seed into the soil; it needs light and cool soil to germinate.
Full sun and lean, sandy, well-drained soil. It thrives on neglect — don't pamper it.
Blooms in 60 days, then drops seed and returns on its own year after year.
California poppy is one of ten medicinal herbs worth growing — Nicole Apelian's Medicinal Garden Kit gives you all ten as non-GMO seeds with her full grow-and-remedy guide.
Ten medicinal herbs and the simplest way to turn each into a tea, salve or tincture — one printable guide. We'll email it to you.