Full Sun
Low
Best in full sun. Will grow in part sun but blooms are very limited..
Self seeds readily. Seeds easily collected but most be collected immediately before they disperse to the ground.
Plant has a tap root and is best directly sown.
Ensure a distance of 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.12 inches (0.32 cm).Plant has a tap root and is not easily transplanted.
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