Eschscholzia californica ssp. mexicana, commonly known as Mexican Gold Poppy or Mexican Poppy, is a brilliant annual wildflower native to the Sonoran and Chihuahuan Desert regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Growing approximately 8–18 inches tall, it produces masses of glowing golden-yellow to orange, cup-shaped flowers above finely divided blue-green foliage in late winter and spring. Mexican Gold Poppy thrives in full sun, well-draining sandy or gravelly soil, and low-water conditions, making it an excellent choice for desert wildflower gardens, xeriscapes, borders, and naturalized plantings. Generally suited to USDA Zones 8–11, it grows best during cool to mild weather, around 50–75°F, and established plants can tolerate brief light freezes. The flowers attract native bees and other beneficial pollinators. Sow seeds in fall in warm Southwestern climates for a spectacular spring display. Easy to grow from seed and especially beautiful planted in groups, Mexican Gold Poppy creates a brilliant carpet of desert gold—order seeds now and bring the colors of a Sonoran Desert spring to your garden.
THIS LISTING IS FOR A PACK OF APPROX. 5300 SEEDS (1/10 OZ.)
Eschscholzia californica ssp. mexicana, commonly known as Mexican Gold Poppy or Mexican Poppy, is a brilliant annual wildflower native to the Sonoran and Chihuahuan Desert regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Growing approximately 8–18 inches tall, it produces masses of glowing golden-yellow to orange, cup-shaped flowers above finely divided blue-green foliage in late winter and spring. Mexican Gold Poppy thrives in full sun, well-draining sandy or gravelly soil, and low-water conditions, making it an excellent choice for desert wildflower gardens, xeriscapes, borders, and naturalized plantings. Generally suited to USDA Zones 8–11, it grows best during cool to mild weather, around 50–75°F, and established plants can tolerate brief light freezes. The flowers attract native bees and other beneficial pollinators. Sow seeds in fall in warm Southwestern climates for a spectacular spring display. Easy to grow from seed and especially beautiful planted in groups, Mexican Gold Poppy creates a brilliant carpet of desert gold—order seeds now and bring the colors of a Sonoran Desert spring to your garden.
THIS LISTING IS FOR A PACK OF APPROX. 5300 SEEDS (1/10 OZ.)
