California Poppy Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom

neglect, making them a go-to for meadows, slopes and low-water gardens where they close at dusk and reopen with the sun. Who it's for Ideal for wildflower and meadow gardeners, water-wise and low-maintenance growers, and beginners who want big color with almost no fuss. How & when to plant Grown as a hardy annual (perennial in mild zones) across USDA zones 6-10. Direct sow in fall or early spring right where they will grow, since they dislike transplanting. Barely press the fine seed into the surface, keep lightly moist until sprouted, and thin to 6-8 inches apart in full sun and lean, well-drained soil. Avoid rich soil and heavy feeding. Bloom & care Expect flowering from late spring through summer on low, spreading plants 12-15 inches tall. Grown for its flowers rather than food, it draws bees and self-sows freely to return each year. No deadheading needed; simply let it reseed. One packet plants about 61 sq ft (~245 plants). Benefits & uses California poppies are perfect for wildflower meadows, rock gardens, slopes and pollinator plantings, and they naturalize into drifts of color that come back on their own with no irrigation once established. Growing guide: New to this variety? Read our full guide, How to Grow California Poppies From Seed , for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.