Description
Moonglow California Poppy is a soft, luminous selection of Eschscholzia californica with silken creamy petals and just a touch of pale yellow. It offers a calmer, moonlit twist on the classic orange California poppy, blooming through spring and summer on compact 10-14 in. plants with blue-green ferny foliage.
Why Grow It
- Creamy moonlit petals bring a soft pastel alternative to classic orange California poppies.
- Large satiny blooms open wide in sunlight and close gently at dusk.
- Drought-tolerant, pollinator-friendly, and suited to poor or sandy soils once established.
- Compact 10-14 in. plants work in borders, containers, and naturalized low-water plantings.
- Includes 25 seeds with direct-sowing and 55-65 F germination guidance.
Growing Information
| Botanical name | Eschscholzia californica |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Annual wildflower; may self-sow and can behave as a short-lived perennial in zones 9-11 |
| Mature height | 10-14 in. tall |
| Light | Full sun |
| Bloom or harvest window | Spring through summer, with blooms opening in sunlight and closing at dusk |
| Seed count | 25 seeds |
| Flower color | Creamy moonlit cream petals with a soft pale yellow glow |
| Sowing advice | Direct sow in early spring or fall. Press seed lightly into prepared soil and do not cover deeply; California poppies resent transplanting and prefer direct sowing. |
| Spacing | 6-10 in. apart in borders, containers, naturalized areas, and low-water wildflower plantings |
| Germination | 10-15 days at 55-65 F in cool to mild, lightly covered soil |
Best For
- naturalized wildflower areas
- low-water borders
- sunny containers
- pollinator plantings
- pastel cottage gardens
- poor or sandy soils
- lavender, blue, and white companion plantings
Packet Details
Includes 25 seeds. Store seeds cool, dry, and dark until sowing. Direct sow where plants are to grow, because California poppies perform best when not transplanted.
FAQ
Should I direct sow Moonglow California Poppy?
Yes. Direct sow in early spring or fall, press seed lightly into soil, and avoid deep covering. California poppies usually resent transplanting.
What color are Moonglow blooms?
Moonglow produces creamy, moonlit cream flowers with a soft pale yellow glow rather than the classic bright orange.
Does this California poppy need rich soil?
No. It is well suited to full sun and lean, poor, or sandy soil once established, making it useful for low-water wildflower plantings.
Is Moonglow annual or perennial?
It is commonly grown as an annual wildflower, may self-sow where happy, and can behave as a short-lived perennial in zones 9-11.
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