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California Poppy Seeds - Red Chief

California Poppy Seeds - Red Chief

$4.99

Size Price Savings Quantity
Packet $4.99
1 Ounce $13.99
1/4 Pound $32.99 41% Savings
1 Pound $75.99 ($4.74/ounce) 66% Savings
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  • Scarlet petals contrast beautifully with feathery blue-green foliage
  • Perennial / Annual; Showy flowers
  • Easy to grow and adaptable
  • Poppy seeds require a cool period of 2-4 weeks to break dormancy, and some gardeners choose to cold stratify their seeds.
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About

Features

Life Cycle Annual, Perennial
Planting Season Spring
Color Red
Growth Habit Clumping, Upright
Plant Height Up to 16 inches
Bloom Season Spring through Summer
Plant Characteristics Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain
Use Container Garden, Ground Cover, Landscaping, Xeriscaping
Growing Conditions Drought Tolerant, Outdoor, Poor Soil Tolerant
Plant Resistance Deer, Rabbit

About California Poppy Seeds - Red Chief

Eschscholzia californica

Seed Type Open Pollinated Seed

Red Chief Poppies are sure to command attention in your garden! Their bold red-orange hue will not be ignored! An excellent choice for hot and arid regions, California Poppies are hardy and easy to grow.

Planting California Poppy Seeds - Red Chief

Planting Season Spring
Seed Prep Requires Light, Stratification
Sowing Method Direct Sow
Light Requirement Full Sun
Planting Depth 1/16 inch
Plant Spacing 6 to 8 inches
Plant Height Up to 16 inches
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
View our California Poppy Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 282 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 20,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 80,000 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 320,000 Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft

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