Mikado
California poppy(Eschscholzia californica)
A rare old heirloom cultivar with deep orange, satiny four-petaled flowers backed with scarlet, giving a burnished bicolor effect above blue-green, finely cut foliage.
Visual Characteristics
Deep orange satiny petals with scarlet/red reverse; four-petaled single blooms; blue-green, finely divided ferny foliage; roughly 12-18 in (30-45 cm) tall.
Growing Tips
Grow in full sun and any well-drained, even poor soil; drought tolerant once established; highly attractive to pollinators. Sow direct as it resents transplanting. Blooms roughly February to June in mild climates.
Resistance Information
Disease Resistance
Drought resistant and easy to grow; generally trouble-free but prone to root rot in wet, poorly drained soils.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.