{"product_id":"california-poppy","title":"California Poppy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe iconic California poppy is a hardy and easy-to-grow wildflower that can make itself at home in any garden.  These plants grow 1-2’ tall and have distinct feathery, blue-green foliage that make them easy to distinguish from other plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn their native range along the Western coast of North America (Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Sonora and northwest Baja California) they are a spring and early summer flower, but will bloom through the summer in cooler areas.  In addition to their bright blooms, they are also grown for their medicinal properties. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso called: Mexican poppy, California Sunlight, Copa de Oro (Cup of Gold) and Qupé, in Chumash.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Photos by David Vigil and Owen Taylor)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e60-90\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 79% on 01\/29\/2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn milder climates, poppies are best seeded in the fall or late winter for early spring blooms. In cooler areas, plant in late\/winter or early spring. Seeds can be broadcast and lightly raked to encourage soil contact–plant no more than ¼” deep. Transplanting is not recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoppies require cool nights to flower abundantly, so they grow best early or late in the year. They often flower for long periods and can be perennial in milder climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeed pods should be collected when the pods are firm and pull easily from the plant.  Poppies tend to ripen in succession, so check your plants on a regular basis. If you leave the pods to fully dry on the plants they will fling their seeds far and wide as they dry!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo finish curing your pods, place them in a paper bag and seal with a clothespin – keep them in a dry place and listen as they pop like popcorn in the bag.  When the pods have fully dried they are easy to separate from the seed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Vigil and Loreal Monroe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47664702357742,"sku":"HERB-096","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/files\/PXL_20250520_164210214.jpg?v=1771253797","url":"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.sbs\/products\/california-poppy","provider":"Truelove Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}