Eschscholzia californica var. maritima

Also Known As

Eschscholzia californica ssp. maritima 'Coastal Form'
California Poppy

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

H: 6"-8"
W: 10"-18"

planting zones

8a-12

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Eschscholzia californica var. maritima plant details

Eschscholzia californica var. maritima is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial with blue foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and lean soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eschscholzia californica var. maritima

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 10 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: self-sowing, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eschscholzia californica var. maritima

USDA Zones: 8a - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
Soil needs: average and lean

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Fleshy perennial with finely divided gray-green leaves and bright yellow flowers with an orange center blotch, blooming from March to August. Plants flower best in poor, well-drained soils with full sun. Annual growth resprouts from a thick orange taproot and can be cut back often to maintain a fresh appearance. Summer water extends the blooming season. Plants reseed vigorously especially in well-drained soils. Excellent for naturalizing on sunny hillsides, along drives,?in dry fields, vacant lots, parking strips and country gardens. Hardy to 0F. Coastal California.

By: Native Sons

Not the common California poppy everyone is familiar with but a superior coastal form well worth adding to your garden or parking strip. Distinctively bluish & compact feathery foliage forms a lower, tighter mound only 6-8” tall & 12” across that stays neat and tidy throughout the season. It blooms longer than all the rest, too, (Spring thru Fall) with cheery, bowl shaped, sunny yellow flowers with showy orange centers. Perfectly partnered here with Nemophila menziesii ‘Snow White’. Drought tolerant & deer resistant! Self-sows.