Ivory Castle
California poppy(Eschscholzia californica)
50 days to maturity
A white-flowered cultivar with single blooms opening cream at the center and fading to ivory-white above delicate fern-like foliage.
Visual Characteristics
Single, four-petaled white blooms with a cream/yellow center fading to ivory-white; delicate blue-green fern-like foliage; 12-18 in tall.
Growing Tips
Full sun and well-drained soil; blooms roughly 6-8 weeks from sowing. Sow direct where plants are to grow, as it dislikes root disturbance. Reseeds readily; short-lived perennial in zones 8-10, grown as an annual elsewhere.
Resistance Information
Disease Resistance
Drought tolerant; typical species susceptibility to rot in wet soils.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.