Description
Lake Valley Heirloom Seed Packet
California’s state flower, and North America’s most popular wildflower. Glowing orange blossoms shaped like delicate cups top a low-growing mass of feathery foliage. An excellent choice for dry areas and beautiful in mass plantings. Grown as an annual in cold climates.
Planting & Harvesting
Seed Depth: barely cover
Spacing: scatter
Sprouts In: 10-15 days
Thinning: 6″ (15cm)
Start outdoors in a sunny location in early spring two weeks prior to last frost, or fall/winter in areas with mild winters. Germinates best in cool weather and well-drained soil. Keep young plants evenly moist and well-weeded. Do not fertilize.
Blooms profusely in cooler growing conditions and can rebound in the fall after summer heat. Plants tolerate poor soil and light drought. Remove faded flowers to encourage more blossoms.
Botanical Name: Eschscholzia californica
Height: 12″ (30cm)
Bloom Period: spring
Type: tender perennial (not hardy below 20 degrees F)
Attributes: California’s state flower
Approximate Seeds per Pkt: 300+
MFG Part Number: 244
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