California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica White Linen) - Start Poppy seeds and grow this lovely white version of one of the world's favorite wildflowers. The Poppy flower is solid white, silky, saucer-shaped and measures 2 - 3 inches across. This Poppy blooms best in the cool weather of spring. White California Poppies are great for mixed borders, or stunning when planted in a mass grouping on the garden edge. Grows 12 - 15 inches tall, blooms profusely with finely divided blue-green foliage. How To Grow Poppy Seeds: Sow the Poppy seeds and rake soil covering the seed about 1/8 inch deep, and keep the soil moist after planting until the flower seeds germinate in 14 - 28 days, depending on the temperature. Thin Poppy seedlings to about 12 inches apart. Decrease watering after the plants begin to flower. California Poppies are easy to grow, and will self-sow. If you allow them to go to seed you may only need to plant them once. Season: Annual USDA Zones: 3 - 10 Height: 12 - 15 inches Bloom Season: Mid spring to late summer Bloom Color: White Environment: Full sun