• A close-up shot of a vibrant, ruffled California Poppy flower with numerous orange petals.
  • Close-up of a vibrant chrome queen poppy with ruffled petals and a green stem.
  • A close-up shot of the vibrant orange and yellow petals of Chrome Queen poppy in full bloom.
  • A close-up shot of an orange and yellow chrome queen poppy in full bloom, showcasing its petals.
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California Poppy Seeds - Chrome Queen

Compact plants make an excellent drought-tolerant groundcover

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Medicinal
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Eschscholzia californica

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 16 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Single
  • California

COLOR

  • Yellow

A petite dwarf variety of California Poppy, this buttery yellow bloom only reaches 16" high at most! A lovely groundcover when planted en masse, you can't go wrong with Chrome Queen Poppies!

  • • Perennial / Annual; Short but stunning flowers
  • • Easy to grow and adaptable
  • • Poppy seeds require a cool period of 2-4 weeks to break dormancy, and some gardeners choose to cold stratify their seeds.

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 to 8 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 8
  • 9
  • 10

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light
  • Stratification

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 282 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 18,376 Up to 625 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our California Poppy Planting Guide to learn more.

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California Poppy Seeds - Chrome Queen

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California Poppy Seeds - Chrome Queen FAQs

Is Chrome Queen California Poppy resistant to animals or disease?

Chrome Queen California Poppy is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Chrome Queen California Poppy?

Chrome Queen California Poppy is an open pollinated seed.

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