Mikado California Poppies will set your eyes ablaze with their red-orange satiny petals as deep as the summer sunset. This poppy creates a stunning display of color, blossoming open during the day, revealing a burst of scarlet red hues that brighten up any outdoor space. The flowers rest on slender, silvery green foliage, adding an elegant touch to its overall appearance. This drought-tolerant heirloom flower is native to the TomorrowSeeds and Mexico and flowers in spring and summer. Though cultivated as an ornamental plant, it has historically been harvested for a variety of uses and today may be used as a modern culinary ingredient and garnish.?
Also Known As: Red Poppy, American Japanese Poppy, California State Flower, Coastal Poppy, Red Opium Poppy, Red Oriental Poppy, Red Orange Poppy, Corn Poppy, Field Poppy
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Plant Name: |
Poppy, Mikado California |
Latin Name: |
Eschscholzia californica |
Days to Germinate: | 7-14 |
Days to Bloom: | 70 |
Plant Height: | 12 - 18 Inches |
Bloom Diameter: | 2 - 3 Inches |
Growth Habit: | Upright |
USDA Zones: | 3-12 |
Lifespan: | Annual, Perennial Zones 10-12 |
Brand: | TomorrowSeeds |
Sunlight: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
GMO: | No |
Pollination: |
Heirloom, Open-Pollinated |
Seeds Packed For*: | 2024 |
*Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.
Start indoors 1 month before last frost in well-draining containers in >60F area. Keep moist. Transplant when plants are <4" and ground is >60F. Or, sow outdoors in moist, fertile, well-draining soil in full sun when soil is >65F. Cover thinly with soil and water until established. Drought-tolerant once established. Spring/Early Summer blooms.?
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Planting Depth: | 1/8 inch |
Spacing: |
12 inches |
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Mia Thomas - 2024-03-03
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