Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
The California poppy, Eschscholzia californica, is a low-maintenance annual for a variety of situations, with feathery bluish-green leaves and single blooms that come in shades of orange, red, yellow or white, which are followed by long, curved seed-pods. It can be grown in borders or containers and even used to fill cracks in paving on a sunny patio.
Grow Eschscholzia californica in poor, well-drained soil in full sun. Deadhead regularly to ensure a long flowering period.
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Eschscholzia ‘Californica’ and wildlife
Eschscholzia ‘Californica’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Eschscholzia ‘Californica’ poisonous?
Eschscholzia ‘Californica’ has no toxic effects reported.
