The one and only California Poppy – bright orange petals, feathery foliage, simply stunning when planted in large groupings. There’s really nothing to dislike about California Poppies, and this bright orange variety is a genuine classic. Blooms in the spring and summer, and requires virtually no maintenance. This is an ideal plant for naturalized areas and meadows edge. State flower of California. 1 g. seed packet Name: California Poppy Botanical Name: Eschscholzia californica Life Cycle: Annual (Perennial in zones 7 and warmer) Color: Orange Bloom Season: Spring/Summer Height: 12-18″ Light Requirement: Sun When to sow outside: 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost or as soon as soil can be worked; or early to mid-fall for bloom the following spring.