{"product_id":"poppy-california-seeds","title":"Poppy California Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe California poppy (\u003cem\u003eEschscholzia californica\u003c\/em\u003e) blankets the ground in silky, cup-shaped blooms of glowing orange and gold above feathery blue-green foliage. Our heirloom, non-GMO \u003cstrong\u003epoppy seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e grow into carefree, drought-tolerant plants that thrive on neglect, making them a go-to for meadows, slopes and low-water gardens where they close at dusk and reopen with the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for wildflower and meadow gardeners, water-wise and low-maintenance growers, and beginners who want big color with almost no fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBloom \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalifornia 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I start them indoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is best to sow directly where they will grow, as poppies have a taproot and resent being transplanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they come back every year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, they self-sow prolifically and reappear each season, and behave as perennials in mild-winter regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat soil do they like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLean, well-drained soil in full sun; rich soil produces more foliage and fewer flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"0.5G","offer_id":45319990345935,"sku":"ORIFPC_02_21","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15G","offer_id":45319990378703,"sku":"ORIFPC_02_22","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/1w_G_eYUAlkCns4HKvCzvom2SV52lEwwe_s0.png?v=1782907246","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/poppy-california-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}