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Eschscholzia californica 'Mahogany'

Also Known As

  • Mahogany California Poppy

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Eschscholzia californica 'Mahogany' plant details

Eschscholzia californica 'Mahogany' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial with blue foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eschscholzia californica 'Mahogany'

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eschscholzia californica 'Mahogany'

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Gardening facts about Eschscholzia californica 'Mahogany' plant

How to Grow Eschscholzia californica 'Mahogany'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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