Poppy - California Mix

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Poppy - California Mix

The California Poppy Mixed Colors, 'Eschscholzia californica', produces a stunning mix of white, yellow, orange, deep orange, scarlet-red, and purple poppies. The California Poppy Mixed Colors is a perennial that is usually grown as an annual. In zones 7-11, though, the foliage often overwinters. The silky, saucer shaped 2 to 3 inch flowers have 4 delicate paper-like petals. This Poppy blooms best in the cool weather of spring. The California Poppy needs full sun. On cloudy days or in the shade, the blooms will close. The Mixed Colors Poppy will grow in almost any soil that is well drained. Pinching off spent flowers increases the bloom period. In cold climates, plant as soon as the ground can be worked. In warm climates seed in fall for impressive spring color. The Poppy can be used as a cut flower, wildflower plantings, and for soil erosion control. ... additional information

 

Celery - Chinese - Kin-Tsai In China, Chinese Celery is an ancient vegetable. The flavor is more robust than American celery. The leaves are generally stir-fried and incorporated into meat and fish dishes. Plant 5 weeks before last frost date. It can be sown every 6 weeks through the summer for continual crops. In warm climates, sow in the fall. The soil should be well drained and very fertile with lots of organic matter.

Poppy - California Mix