California Poppy 'Purple Gleam'

Eschscholzia californica

$3.25

700 seeds

California poppy 'Purple Gleam' blooms in early to midsummer with lavender-rose flowers that have satiny petals. It tolerates heat and drought, and it self-sows abundantly. It is shown here with Nigella 'Miss Jekyll Blue'.

California poppies are good for cutting. Cut the flowers in the early morning before the petals unfurl.

Height: 14"

Light: Full sun

Sowing California Poppy Seeds

Sow California poppy seeds outdoors in spring or fall. Sow on the surface or lightly cover the seeds with soil.