Ivory Castle California Poppy Open Pollinated Seeds (Eschscholzia californica) Stunning creamy-white blooms on hardy plants; perfect for mass plantings and wildflower lawns

$2.99

Minimum: 50+ Seeds

Transform Your Garden with Elegant Ivory Blooms That Glow All Day

If you’re searching for a wildflower that offers timeless beauty with effortless grace, Ivory Castle California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is the answer. This heirloom strain dazzles with creamy-white, cup-shaped flowers that brighten any landscape with subtle sophistication. Ideal for home gardeners, seed collectors, and native plant enthusiasts, these hardy poppies are perfect for mass plantings, wildflower lawns, or serene cottage gardens.

Standing 12 to 18 inches tall, Ivory Castle forms neat mounds of blue-green, finely divided foliage. From late spring through summer, each plant produces a profusion of soft ivory blooms that flutter gently in the breeze. Despite their delicate appearance, these poppies are exceptionally tough, thriving in poor, well-drained soils and full sun while tolerating drought and heat with ease.

Why Grow Ivory Castle California Poppy Seeds?

  • Creamy-white blooms that create stunning, soft garden carpets

  • Hardy and drought-tolerant, ideal for xeriscapes and wildflower meadows

  • Attracts native pollinators, including bees and butterflies

  • Low-maintenance, thriving in USDA zones 6–10

  • Perfect for large-scale plantings, borders, and naturalistic lawns

  • Adds unique elegance to traditional orange poppy mixes

Simple Growing Tips for Spectacular Results
Direct sow seeds outdoors in fall or early spring, pressing lightly into well-drained soil. These poppies prefer full sun and sandy or rocky soils but adapt well to average garden conditions. Space plants about 8–12 inches apart to allow air circulation and healthy growth. Once established, Ivory Castle California Poppy requires minimal watering and fertilization.

Blooms emerge quickly and continue through the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms or allow natural reseeding to create self-sustaining displays year after year.

A Classic Wildflower with a Fresh Twist
The California poppy is the state flower and a symbol of resilience and natural beauty. Ivory Castle offers a fresh, elegant take on this classic, bringing a refined palette to wildflower gardens and native landscapes. Its creamy blooms provide a peaceful contrast to brighter hues and help create balanced, harmonious outdoor spaces.

Add Ivory Castle California Poppy seeds to your garden and watch a soft, glowing meadow unfold beneath the sun. Perfect for gardeners seeking drought-tolerant beauty with a timeless touch.