Poppy Seeds – Black

Grow vibrant, jet-black California poppies that bring bold color and natural charm to your garden. These Black Poppy Seeds are easy to grow, drought-tolerant, and ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower meadows. Perfect for home gardeners looking for a low-maintenance flowering plant that thrives in full sun and poor soil.

Features

• Produces striking black poppy blooms

• Easy to grow and adaptable to various soil types

• Suitable for garden beds, borders, and wildflower plantings

• Drought-tolerant and low maintenance once established

• Ideal for pollinator-friendly gardens

Specifications

• Common Name: Black California Poppy

• Botanical Name: Eschscholzia californica

• Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO

• Growth Habit: Annual

• Height: 12–18 inches

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soils

• Light Requirement: Full sun

• Germination Time: 10–20 days

• Blooming Season: Late spring to early fall

• Sowing Method: Direct sow recommended

• Planting Depth: Surface sow or lightly cover (1/16 inch)

• Spacing: 6–10 inches apart

Season & Zones (Clear Information with Months)

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–10

• Sowing Time:

  • Zones 3–6: Sow outdoors April–June

  • Zones 7–8: Sow outdoors February–April or September–October

  • Zones 9–10: Sow outdoors October–December for best results

• Bloom Months: May–September depending on sowing time and zone