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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

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aka California Poppy

Plant Type

Annual / Biennial

Zones

1-12

Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 8"-12"

  • sun
  • drought tolerant
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aka Pygmy Poppy

Plant Type

Annual / Biennial

Zones

1-12

Size

Height: 4"-12"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun
  • low - drought tolerant
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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
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aka Tufted California Poppy

Plant Type

Annual / Biennial

Zones

1-11

Size

Height: 10"-12"

Width: 24"

  • sun
  • regular - low
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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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