Mission Bells California Poppy Flower Seeds

Mission Bells Mix California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is an open-pollinated tender perennial wildflower with satiny, double and semi-double petals in white, pink, orange, and red. Easy to grow and nearly carefree, it re-seeds heavily and brings charming color to beds and meadows. One pack broadcasts to cover approximately 10 square feet.

At a glance

• Variety: Mission Bells Mix California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica)
• Type: Open-pollinated tender perennial
• Days to germinate: 20 to 45 days
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/8 inch
• Height at maturity: 12 to 24 inches
• USDA hardiness zones: 3 to 10
• Coverage: About 10 square feet per pack

Best for

• Wildflower meadows and naturalized areas
• Pollinator gardens attracting bees and butterflies
• Low-maintenance, self-seeding color
• Deer-resistant plantings
• Fall or spring sowing
• Dry, well-drained slopes

How to grow

Broadcast seed in fall or spring onto slightly acidic, well-drained soil and barely cover to about 1/8 inch. Germination takes 20 to 45 days. Grow in full sun with light water. Plants require little maintenance, bloom from spring to late summer, and re-seed heavily for color year after year.

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