Eschscholzia californica ‘Mahogany Red’

$5.00$7.30

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Mahogany Red Poppy

This selection of Eschscholzia californica was bred in England for its deep-red flowers.

Like its golden counterpart, Mahogany Red will bloom through the summer with a bit of regular water. Remove spent heads to promote another round of blooms.

For those concerned with cross-pollination: You can preserve the red hues of successive generations by removing flowers that are varying in color.

Blooms March to October

Lifeform: Perennial

Sun: Full Sun

Water: Dry, Light

Soil: Clay, Loam, Rocky, Sand

Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant

Container

D-16

Ecological Value

Rich nectar and pollen source for a diversity of bees. Quail love the seeds.

Historical Uses

Selected for the garden

Distribution

Selected for the garden

Elevation

Selected for the garden

Communities
Habitat

Selected for the garden