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California Poppy RED CHIEF Heat Loving! Attracts Honey Bees! Non-GMO 1000 SEEDS
No Fillers – Pure Seed – Non-GMO – Safe Seed Pledge
 
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
California Poppy Seeds - Red Chief - Eschscholzia californica
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.
Perennial / Annual; Showy flowers
Easy to grow and adaptable
Poppy seeds require a cool period to break dormancy, and some gardeners choose to cold stratify their seeds. Learn about cold stratification below.
 
FAST FACTS
LIFE CYCLE: Annual, Perennial
LIGHT REQUIREMENT: Full Sun
PLANTING SEASON: Spring
COLOR: Red
PLANT HEIGHT: Up to 16 inches
PLANT SPACING: 6-8 inches
PLANTING DEPTH: 1/16 inch
SOWING METHOD: Direct Sow
WATER NEEDS: Average
COLD STRATIFICATION: Yes
HARDINESS ZONES: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
SHIPS: Year Round
PLANT TYPE: Medium length green stalks with bold red blossoms with an orange heart
FEATURES: Open Pollinated, Attracts Pollinators, Dry Area Tolerant, Container Garden, Easy to Grow & Maintain
BLOOMS: Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer