Eschscholzia, California Poppy 'Jersey Cream'

Eschscholziacalifornica

Family
Papaveraceae (pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Eschscholzia (es-SHOLT-zee-uh)
Species
californica (kal-ih-FOR-nik-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | January 2009 | neutral

This was a lovely color, but a very shy bloomer for me. Even though I tried to deadhead assiduously, the plants usually had only 1-2 bloo...Read More

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