• Orange poppy thai silk apricot with crinkled petals on a soft background.
  • A close-up of a Thai Silk Apricot California Poppy with ruffled, soft apricot-orange petals.
  • Pink, orange, and white poppy thai silk apricot with ruffled petals.
  • A close-up view of Thai Silk Apricot California Poppy flowers with ruffled, pale orange petals.
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California Poppy Seeds - Thai Silk Apricot

Ruffled apricot petals seem to glisten in the midsummer sun

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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 10 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Single
  • California
  • Ruffled

COLOR

  • Orange

With their luscious apricot blooms only 10" off the ground, California Thai Silk is a glorious flower. An annual, bi-color poppy species, it is a perfect choice for edging, containers, or flower beds.

  • • Annual; These blooms look like a watercolor painting!
  • • 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 100 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our California Poppy Planting Guide to learn more.

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California Poppy Seeds - Thai Silk Apricot

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California Poppy Seeds - Thai Silk Apricot FAQs

Is Thai Silk Apricot California Poppy resistant to animals or disease?

Thai Silk Apricot 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 Thai Silk Apricot California Poppy?

Thai Silk Apricot California Poppy is an open pollinated seed.

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