Eschscholzia californica [cream]
Also Known As
- Eschscholzia californica 'Cream'
- White California Poppy
Plant type
annual / biennial
size
- H: 6"-18"
- W: 6"-18"
planting zones
- 1-12
Eschscholzia californica [cream] plant details
Eschscholzia californica [cream] is a broadleaf semi-evergreen annual / biennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Eschscholzia californica [cream]
- Plant type: annual / biennial
- Plant family: papaveraceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, rock garden, self-sowing, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Eschscholzia californica [cream]
- USDA Zones: 1 - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat
- Soil needs: lean and well-drained
Gardening facts about Eschscholzia californica [cream] plant
How to Grow Eschscholzia californica [cream]
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- cream
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Eschscholzia for your garden
aka California Poppy
Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
1-12
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 8"-12"
- sun
- drought tolerant
aka Pygmy Poppy
Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
1-12
Size
Height: 4"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
aka California Poppy, Orange California Poppy
Plant Type
Perennial, Annual / Biennial
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 8"-18"
Width: 4"-15"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Tufted California Poppy
Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
1-11
Size
Height: 10"-12"
Width: 24"
- sun
- regular - low
aka White California Poppy
Plant Type
Perennial, Annual / Biennial
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 8"-14"
Width: 8"-14"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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