Yukon Gold California Poppy Organic Seeds (Eschscholzia californica) Golden blooms with a pop of Yukon brilliance. Drought-tolerant and perfect for wildflower meadows. Easy to grow from seed.
Minimum: 50+ Seeds
Bring sunshine to your garden with Yukon Gold California Poppy Organic Seeds (Eschscholzia californica). These brilliant golden blooms capture the warmth of Yukon gold with a vibrant twist on the classic California poppy. Known for their toughness and charm, they’re ideal for drought-prone areas, pollinator gardens, and wildflower meadows.
This native wildflower thrives in poor soils and full sun, bursting into a glowing sea of gold with minimal effort. Perfect for naturalizing spaces or adding eye-catching color to borders and slopes.
🌱 Key Features:
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💛 Vivid Golden Blooms: A dazzling take on the classic state flower
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🌵 Drought-Tolerant: Thrives in dry, sandy, or rocky soils
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🐝 Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
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🌿 Low-Maintenance: Self-seeds and grows easily without fuss
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🌼 Perfect for Meadows: Ideal for mass plantings and erosion control
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🌎 Organic & Non-GMO: Responsibly grown without chemicals
📦 Growing Information:
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Botanical Name: Eschscholzia californica
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Plant Type: Hardy annual (perennial in Zones 8–10)
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Days to Maturity: 55–75 days
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Height: 12–18 inches
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Sunlight: Full sun
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Soil Needs: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
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Spacing: 6–10 inches apart
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Watering: Low – prefers dry conditions once established
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Hardiness Zones: 3–10 (reseeds readily)
🌾 How to Use:
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Scatter across meadows, driveways, or dry slopes
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Mix with native grasses for a low-maintenance landscape
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Use in xeriscaping and pollinator habitats
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Add charm to rock gardens, containers, or borders
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Let go to seed for natural reseeding year after year
🌼 Why Choose Yukon Gold Poppies?
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Brings brilliant, bee-friendly color to dry zones
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Native plant that supports local ecosystems
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Fast-growing and suitable for hands-off gardeners
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Gorgeous in mass plantings, bloom quickly, and last long
Plant Yukon Gold California Poppies and turn any dry patch into a glowing field of golden blooms—a resilient, beautiful wildflower with roots in the West and a future in your garden.