California Poppy 'Extra Golden'

Eschscholzia californica

How to grow California Poppy 'Extra Golden'

  • Full Sun

  • Low

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly.

Growing Extra Golden from seed

Try to ensure a gap of at least 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) when sowing to prevent overcrowding your seedlings.

Transplanting Extra Golden

Harvesting Extra Golden

Extra Golden folklore & trivia

These wild flowers were designated the state flower of California in 1903.1 There is no law that specifically protects the poppy, however California Penal Code Section 384a does require written permission from the landowner before picking flowers or digging any plant.1 Landowners may pick them at will on their own property with no worries.1

Other Names for California Poppy 'Extra Golden'

California Poppy

Footnotes

1 California Department of Fish and Wildlife