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Eschscholzia californica 'Red Chief' – California Poppy
$7.95
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Eschscholzia californica 'Red Chief' – California Poppy
A bold and vivid selection of California's beloved state flower, Eschscholzia californica 'Red Chief' dazzles with rich scarlet red blooms that stand out in any garden setting. Like all California poppies, it's a tough, drought-tolerant annual that self-sows freely, returning year after year with minimal care. Perfect for wildflower meadows, borders, and cottage gardens — and a stunning cut flower. Deer resistant and easy to grow from seed or transplant.
Key Features:
- Annual (self-sowing)
- California native
- Deer resistant; drought tolerant
- Rich scarlet red blooms
- Self-sows freely; naturalizes well
- Excellent for borders, meadows, and cut flowers
- Thrives in poor, well-drained soils
Growing Details:
Height: 12–18" | Spread: 6–12"
Exposure: Full Sun | Water: Low/Dry
Bloom time: Spring–Summer | Bloom color: Scarlet red
USDA Hardiness Zone: 6–10
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