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Eschscholzia, California Poppy 'Carmine King'

Eschscholziacalifornica

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Family

Papaveraceae (pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Eschscholzia (es-SHOLT-zee-uh)

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Species

californica (kal-ih-FOR-nik-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

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Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Rose/Mauve

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Anitabryk2

Long Island, NY (Zone 6b) | July 2007 | positive

I love this plant. It is tolerant of dry conditions, but flowers more if watered. Reseeds itself and wintersows very well. Once establ...Read More

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