Coastal Poppy (Eschscholzia califronica var. maritima) - Large Pack

In the dry season of late summer when few other wildflowers are still blooming, this high-quality pollen source can continue to feed bees over many weeks – and bring a showy display of color to your space.

While the native range of California poppy in the Northwest is debated, this coastal form is well adapted to cool climates as far north as BC and southern Alaska.

Unlike its related California poppy subspecies, the Coastal Poppy is a perennial in mild areas (for example, near sea level). In areas with extended winter freezing it functions as an annual.

Coastal poppy produces golden-yellow flowers with orange centers (in contrast to the typical orange flowers of California poppy), and spreading, low-growing blue-grey foliage.

This plant is best adapted to dry, full sun, locations, and can integrate well into very grassy locations, even persisting among invasive grasses on dry slopes. Few wildflowers are so well adapted to drought, and summer heat as this plant -- an excellent option for harsh sites including sidewalk adjacent plantings subjected to urban heat.

Coastal poppy is strongly deer resistant, and visited by numerous bee species for pollen especially honey bees, green metallic sweat bees, and most notably bumble bees. Even quite a few of our less common bumble bee species are strongly attracted to Coastal poppy, almost “swimming” in a circular pattern inside the bouncing flowers as they vigorously vibrate loose copious amounts of pollen. 

If you are looking for a wildflower that can provide completely carefree late summer color after everything else has turned golden and dormant, this plant is it.

Large Pack: Approximately 3000+ seeds (5.0 grams).