Eschscholzia, California Poppy 'Mikado'
Eschscholzia californica
| Family: | Papaveraceae (pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Eschscholzia (es-SHOLT-zee-uh) (Info) |
| Species: | californica (kal-ih-FOR-nik-uh) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Mikado |
Category:
Perennials
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Foliage Color:
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
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:
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Red
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Fresno, California(2 reports)
Sacramento, California
San Francisco, California
Salt Lake City, Utah
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Oct 27, 2012, dicentra63 from West Valley City, UT (Zone 6b) wrote: Puna: |
| Neutral | On Jul 2, 2004, punaheledp from Kailua, HI (Zone 11) wrote: Am trying these here in zone 11. planted seed about 6 mos. ago, no blooms yet. How long does it take?? Like foliage (lacy light gray/green) even if it doesn't flower, nice contrast to other plants. Will follow-up if they prosper/die. |
