Eschscholzia, California Poppy
Eschscholziacalifornica 'Apricot Chiffon'

Family: Papaveraceae (pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Eschscholzia (es-SHOLT-zee-uh)
Species: californica (kal-ih-FOR-nik-uh)
Cultivar: Apricot Chiffon
Additional cultivar information: (Thai Silk series)

Category

Perennials

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Unknown

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

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)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

Coral/Apricot
Pale Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

Unknown

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds