100 Seeds Tufted California Poppy Eschscholzia caespitosa Dwarf Native Wildflower

Tufted California Poppy is a compact, low-growing wildflower native to the western United States, closely related to the more familiar California poppy but smaller in stature and earlier to bloom. Its finely cut, blue-green foliage forms neat mounds that become covered with soft golden-yellow cups in spring, making it a charming choice for borders, rock gardens, pollinator areas, and meadow-style plantings.
This easygoing annual suits informal and low-water gardens, where its nectar-rich blooms draw bees and other beneficial insects through the season. It works well massed for color, tucked along pathways, or combined with other drought-tolerant species in containers and wildflower mixes. Plants self-sow readily when conditions are favorable, returning year after year without fuss.
Species: Eschscholzia caespitosa
Type: Annual wildflower
Plant_Habit: Compact, mounding, low-growing
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky, low fertility
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 6-10
Germination: 14-21 days at 60-70F
Sowing: Surface sow, light required for germination, do not cover deeply
Spacing: 6-12 inches
Notes: Drought tolerant once established; allow spent flowers to self-sow