White California Poppy

Eschscholzia Californica 'White'

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Overview

The White California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica 'Alba') brings an elegant touch to gardens with its delicate, creamy white blossoms. This drought-tolerant perennial prefers full sun, reaching 12-18 inches in height and spreading up to 6-12 inches. Ideal for USDA zones 5-10, it blooms from early spring to fall, offering a low-maintenance option for borders, wildflower meadows, or as a ground cover. Sow seeds directly for best results.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 9–9Climate Mediterranean

White California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'White') — This drought-tolerant perennial prefers full sun

White California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'White') — This drought-tolerant perennial prefers full sun

White California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'White') — Ideal for USDA zones 5-10

White California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'White') — it blooms from early spring to fall

White California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'White') — Sow seeds directly for best results

White California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'White') — offering a low-maintenance option for borders

White California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'White') — a variant of the vibrant Eschscholzia californica

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 9–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Papaveraceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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White California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'White') — reaching 12-18 inches in height and spreading up to 6-12 inches

White California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'White') — This drought-tolerant perennial prefers full sun

White California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'White') — Ideal for USDA zones 5-10

White California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'White') — it blooms from early spring to fall

White California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'White') — Sow seeds directly for best results

White California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'White') — offering a low-maintenance option for borders

White California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'White') — a variant of the vibrant Eschscholzia californica

White California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'White') — creamy-white petals that add a soothing touch to any landscape design

White California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'White') — Known for its remarkable adaptability

White California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'White') — this perennial thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 10

White California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'White') — these poppies reach a modest height of 12 to 18 inches with a similar spread

White California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'White') — making them ideal for ground covers or eye-catching spots in rock gardens

White California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'White') — Their distinctive bowl-shaped flowers measure about 2 to 3 inches in diameter

White California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica 'White') — perfectly complementing the finely dissected

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