Eschscholzia californica var. maritima - Coastal California Poppy (Seed)

This coastal form of CA poppy is golden yellow with orange center--requires very little water and lots of sun. Transplants require careful handling--roots are sensitive--and supplemental water for 2-4 weeks after planting. Plant Characteristics Species Name Eschscholzia californica var. maritima Common Name Coastal California Poppy Plant Type Annuals Height by Width 1.5ft. x 1ft. Flower Color Yellow, Gold Flowering Months April, May Sun Exposure Inland-Sun Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Sowing Season Year Round Sowing Difficulty Level* Easy Sowing Rates 1 oz -- 1/4 lbs -- 1/2 lbs -- 1 lbs -- * Sowing difficulty levels: Easy: Sow in-ground or in pots with simple or no pretreatment Moderate: Sow in-ground or in pots with pretreatment; may produce staggered germination Difficult: Sow in pots with pretreatment and stratification; may produce staggered germination