California Poppy in Zone 6b
Eschscholzia californica
| Start indoors | Not typically started indoors |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Apr 11–Apr 18 |
| Estimated bloom | ~80 days after direct-sowing |
Spacing: 2 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for California Poppy.
Where to buy california poppy seeds
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See it growing
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