Eschscholzia, California Poppy 'Mission Bells'
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: | Mission Bells |
Category:
Perennials
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
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:
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
Patent Information:
Non-patented
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
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Sitka, Alaska
Longmont, Colorado
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Roswell, New Mexico
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
North Augusta, South Carolina
Austin, Texas
Salt Lake City, Utah
Spokane, Washington
Wilkeson, Washington
Ellsworth, Wisconsin
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Jun 3, 2009, trioadastra from Woodbury, MN (Zone 4a) wrote: "Reseeds" is an understatement. I planted a few seeds 3 years ago, and they keep coming back with such a vengeance! I had to move a nearby coreopsis before they could conquer it completely. It's nice to have such a reliable patch of them every year; they have smothered the area around my lilies and are great filler for after the lilies bloom. I have to remove the occasional seedling that pops up 20 ft away, but it's a small price to pay for their flower power. |
| Positive | On Jun 10, 2008, CurtisJones from Broomfield, CO (Zone 5b) wrote: From your friends at Botanical Interests, inc.: We were blown away when a supplier sent us photos of a field of California Poppy 'Mission Bells'! A confetti of color - the beautiful, silky saucer-shaped pink, rose, red, orange, white and yellow, double and semi-double flowers look best when planted in large groups. The plants are drought-tolerant, once established. This variety is perennial in USDA zone 7 and warmer, but may reseed itself in cooler climates. This native U.S. wildflower is an excellent choice for "naturalized" or wildflower plantings and for soil erosion control. |
