Poppy California Orange

California Orange Poppy seeds produce vibrant native wildflowers featuring silky, cup-shaped blooms in brilliant golden-orange hues. This drought-tolerant annual reaches 12-15 inches tall with finely dissected, blue-green foliage that provides attractive texture even before flowering. California's state flower thrives in full sun with lean, well-drained soil—excessive fertility reduces blooming. Direct sow in early spring or fall, as they strongly resent transplanting. Goes dormant in extreme summer heat. Ideal for xeriscaping, meadow plantings, and naturalized areas where their luminous color creates dramatic impact while attracting pollinators with minimal water requirements.