Eschscholzia californica 'Mikado'

Also Known As

Eschscholzia 'Mikado'
Mikado California Poppy

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 6"

planting zones

8b-11

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Eschscholzia californica 'Mikado' plant details

Eschscholzia californica 'Mikado' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial with blue and green 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 occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eschscholzia californica 'Mikado'

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming, native plant, rock garden, self-sowing, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eschscholzia californica 'Mikado'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Deep orange satiny petals with scarlet backs grace this rare old variety. The burnished four-petaled flowers and sea-green, finely cut leaves look beautiful in masses, perfect with sweet alyssum and cornflowers in any well-drained soil. Native Americans used this plant for toothache, and today it is recommended for its analgesic and mild narcotic properties. Cut back if bloom slows for another flush of flowers that continue until hard freeze. Listed in a 1936 catalog. Self sows.