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Eschscholzia californica 'Aurantiaca Orange'

 
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Family: Papaveraceae (puh-pav-er-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Eschscholzia (es-SHOLT-zee-uh) (Info)
Species: californica (kal-ih-FOR-nik-uh) (Info)
Cultivar: Aurantiaca Orange

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4 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Annuals
Perennials

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)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Gold (Yellow-Orange)
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Blue-Green

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

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

By LilyLover_UT
Thumbnail #1 of Eschscholzia californica by LilyLover_UT

Profile:

2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive LilyLover_UT On Nov 24, 2006, LilyLover_UT from Ogden, UT
(Zone 5b) wrote:

This cultivar is also known as 'Orange King'.

Positive Anitabryk2 On Jul 19, 2006, Anitabryk2 from Long Island, NY
(Zone 6b) wrote:

This plant wintersowed nicely. It is a prolific bloomer and is very tolerant of heat and lack of water. This will definitely be a repeater in my garden!

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

San Diego, California
Ronkonkoma, New York



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