Lettuce 'Mesclun' (Lactuca sativa mix) is a traditional open-pollinated French heirloom salad blend prized for its diverse array of leaf textures, contrasting colors, and complementary flavor profiles. Combining an eclectic mix of loose-leaf lettuces, oakleaf types, romaine, sweet butterheads, crisp frisée, spicy mustard greens, aromatic herbs, or tangy chervil, it offers a refined culinary experience in a single planting. Designed for high-density sowing and continuous cut-and-come-again harvesting, Mesclun produces tender, baby-leaf greens in shades of deep ruby-red, bronze, lime-green, and emerald. An essential staple for high-end fresh garden salads, gourmet garnishes, and quick-turn kitchen gardens.
Lettuce Prizehead (Lactuca sativa) is a beloved 19th-century American heirloom that despite its name, forms a heavy, loose-leaf rosette rather than a solid head. Famous for its dramatic visual appeal, it produces large, broad, deeply crumpled leaves that transition from vibrant lime green at the base to rich bronze-red ruffled edges. Delivering an exceptionally crisp, sweet, and succulent crunch with no bitterness, Prizehead is fast-maturing, slow to bolt, and a standout favorite for continuous "cut-and-come-again" salad harvests.
Lettuce Red Iceberg (Lactuca sativa) is a striking heirloom variety that combines the satisfying, succulent crunch of a classic iceberg with rich, eye-catching color. Producing medium-sized, moderately dense, crisp heads, it features deeply ruffled outer leaves tinged with reddish-purple margins wrapping around a sweet, blanched light-green interior. Naturally more bolt-resistant and flavorful than standard store-bought iceberg varieties, it adds exceptional crunch, color, and texture to fresh garden salads, wraps, and sandwiches.
Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is a grand heirloom herb cherished for its bold, intense flavor profile resembling concentrated celery with warm undertones of parsley and anise. A towering perennial that can reach heights of 6 feet, it forms impressive mounds of glossy, deeply cut green foliage topped by large, umbrella-like clusters of yellow flowers in mid-summer. Highly valued in traditional European cuisine, every part of the plant—leaves, stems, roots, and seeds—is edible, making it an essential, long-lived addition to savory stocks, soups, stews, and herbal seasonings.
Luffa Natural (Luffa aegyptiaca), also known as the Dishcloth Gourd or Egyptian Luffa, is a fascinating heirloom vine grown for its multipurpose gourds. While young, tender fruits can be harvested early and cooked like zucchini, mature gourds are prized worldwide for their fibrous, network-like interior. When fully dried and peeled, the inner skeleton yields a natural, durable, biodegradable sponge. Perfect for gentle skin exfoliation or household cleaning, this fast-growing climber brings eco-friendly utility and lush foliage to sunny garden trellises.
Lupine 'Russell Mixture' (Lupinus polyphyllus), originally developed by George Russell in the early 20th century, is an iconic open-pollinated perennial cottage garden classic. Celebrated for its majestic vertical spires, this mixture produces dense 3- to 4-foot flower spikes above handsome, palmate deep-green foliage. The pea-like blooms showcase a dazzling spectrum of colors, including bi-colors, vibrant shades of blue, purple, rose, pink, yellow, red, and cream. Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, Russell Mixture brings dramatic height, rich texture, and classic elegance to perennial borders, cut flower beds, and cottage gardens.
Crackerjack Mixed Marigold (Tagetes erecta) is a classic African marigold variety renowned for its massive, fully double blooms reaching up to 4–5 inches across. Unfurling in brilliant, glowing shades of golden yellow, bright orange, and rich primrose, these massive carnation-like flowers rise on sturdy, upright stems above aromatic dark green foliage. An ideal choice for sunny borders, cut flower arrangements, and garden protection, it delivers vibrant, reliable color from mid-summer straight through to autumn frost.
French Petite Marigold (Tagetes patula) is a charming, low-growing heirloom classic beloved for its compact habit and prolific, cheerful blooms. Featuring tight clusters of double, crested flowers in brilliant shades of golden yellow, fiery orange, mahogany, and warm bi-colors, it forms a dense, bushy mound of feathery, dark green foliage. An indispensable garden workhorse, it brightens up borders and containers while acting as a natural pest deterrent throughout the garden.
Tagetes erecta 'Spinning Wheels' is an extraordinary open-pollinated heirloom African marigold selection prized for its unique, bi-level bloom architecture and brilliant warm tones. Growing into robust, bushy plants reaching 18 to 24 inches in height, it produces bold 3- to 4-inch flowers with a dense, ruffled central pompom fringed by a surrounding collar of longer, flat ray petals—resembling colorful spinning pinwheels. The vibrant color mix includes rich shades of golden-yellow, bright lemon, and deep orange, set against aromatic, deep blue-green foliage. Extremely fast-growing, heat-tolerant, and pest-resilient, Spinning Wheels provides non-stop color from early summer until frost while acting as a natural protector in vegetable gardens.
Marjoram Sweet (Origanum majorana) is a beloved historic heirloom herb prized for its delicate, citrusy-sweet aroma and mild, pine-like flavor. A close relative of oregano, it offers a softer, sweeter, and far less pungent flavor profile with subtle herbal undertones. Featuring low-growing, bushy mounds of soft, velvety grey-green leaves, it is an indispensable culinary staple for Mediterranean dishes, poultry seasonings, roasted meats, soups, stews, and herbal teas. Easy to grow in warm sunny conditions, it also yields small white-to-pink flower clusters that attract beneficial garden pollinators.
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia), also known as Torch Flower, is a magnificent heirloom annual celebrated for its brilliant, fiery orange-scarlet blossoms. Rising on dramatic, sturdy stems clothed in velvety green foliage, it produces 3-inch, daisy-like flowers with vivid golden-yellow centers from mid-summer until late autumn frost. Unmatched in its ability to attract monarch butterflies, swallowtails, native bees, and hummingbirds, this fast-growing, heat-hardy giant brings commanding architectural structure and intense tropical color to backdrops, borders, and summer cut flower displays.
Mint (Mentha spp.) is an iconic, highly aromatic heirloom perennial cherished worldwide for its refreshing flavor, vigorous growth, and versatile culinary uses. Producing lush, spreading plants that reach 12 to 24 inches in height, it features vibrant green, serrated leaves packed with essential menthol oils. Fast-growing and remarkably hardy, mint yields abundant harvests of fresh foliage from late spring until the first winter freeze. An indispensable garden staple, it is widely used for fresh herbal teas, cocktails (such as mojitos and mint juleps), culinary dishes, desserts, home remedies, and natural pollinator gardens.
Money Plant (Lunaria annua), also known as Honesty, Silver Dollar, or Penny Flower, is a beloved open-pollinated heirloom treasured for its dual-season beauty. In spring, it produces clusters of fragrant, four-petaled purple-to-magenta flowers that attract early bees and butterflies. By late summer, these blooms transform into translucent, coin-shaped, papery seed pods that turn a shimmering silver-white as they dry. Reaching 2 to 3 feet in height, Money Plant is an essential staple for dried floral arrangements, cottage gardens, and shady borders. It easily self-seeds to maintain a continuous display year after year.
Morning Glory (Ipomoea purpurea), a cherished heirloom climber, is famous for its brilliant trumpet-shaped blossoms that open fresh each morning to welcome the sun. Growing on vigorous, fast-twining vines with lush heart-shaped foliage, it displays a vibrant mix of royal blues, deep purples, magenta pinks, and crisp whites. Perfect for quickly covering garden trellises, arbors, fences, and balconies, this hardy annual creates a breathtaking vertical display of color from mid-summer straight through the first autumn frost.
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) is a historic heirloom medicinal herb from the mint family, cherished for centuries in traditional herbalism. Producing erect, square stems clothed in deeply lobed, palm-like dark green leaves, it blooms throughout summer with dense whorls of delicate, fuzzy pink-to-lilac flowers. Highly valued by herbalists for brewing traditional teas and tinctures, this hardy perennial is also a magnet for honeybees, wild bumblebees, and beneficial garden pollinators.
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is a historic, majestic heirloom biennial long revered for its striking, architectural presence and rich herbal traditions. In its first year, it forms a plush, low-growing rosette of soft, silvery-green, velvety leaves that feel like flannel. In its second year, it shoots up a commanding, candle-like flowering spike reaching 5 to 7 feet in height, densely clustered with bright yellow blooms that open sequentially from bottom to top. Exceptionally drought-tolerant and hardy, mullein is a favorite for xeriscaping, cottage gardens, herbal tea gardens, and attracting native bees and pollinators.
Brown Mustard (Brassica juncea) is a fast-growing, multi-purpose heirloom grown for its sharp, pungent seeds and spicy green foliage. A staple ingredient in artisanal coarse-ground Dijon mustards, pickling blends, and Indian curries, it adds a bold kick to culinary dishes. Highly versatile in the garden, it functions equally well as a fresh salad green, a high-yielding seed crop, or a biofumigant cover crop that improves soil health.
Mustard 'Mizuna' (Brassica rapa var. nipposinica), a traditional Japanese heirloom cultivated for centuries, is celebrated for its attractive feathery foliage, high vigor, and crisp texture. Growing into dense, leafy rosettes 10 to 18 inches tall, it produces deeply serrated, dark green, spiderweb-like leaves along slender, crunchy white stems. Possessing a mild, fresh, slightly peppery flavor profile that is less sharp than traditional mustard greens, Mizuna excels both raw and cooked. Highly prized for high-density baby leaf production, continuous cut-and-come-again harvesting, stir-fries, soups, and fresh salad blends, Mizuna is a dependable staple for cool-season gardens.
Wasabi Mustard (Brassica juncea) is an exciting heirloom oriental green prized for delivering the fiery, nasal-clearing kick of true Japanese wasabi in a fast-growing, easily cultivated leaf crop. Featuring bright green, deeply serrated, ruffled leaves, it adds sharp, peppery crunch to fresh salad mixes, sushi wraps, stir-fries, and sandwiches. Extremely fast-growing and cold-hardy, it grows rapidly in spring and autumn, providing a continuous harvest of bold, spicy baby greens or mature leaves.
Yellow Mustard (Sinapis alba) is a fast-growing heirloom crop prized for its multi-purpose utility in the garden and kitchen. Producing lush green foliage topped with bright yellow, nectar-rich flowers, it yields smooth light-tan seeds that serve as the main ingredient in classic prepared yellow mustard, pickling spices, and dry condiments. In addition to its culinary uses, it acts as a fast-growing green manure cover crop, soil biofumigant, and excellent pollinator attractant.
Nasturtium 'Jewel Mix' (Tropaeolum majus), a beloved open-pollinated heirloom favorite, is celebrated for its compact growth habit, charming rounded foliage, and vibrant edible flowers. Growing into tidy, non-trailing mounds 12 inches tall, it produces abundant spurless blossoms in cheerful shades of scarlet, salmon, apricot, yellow, deep mahogany held above pale green, umbrella-shaped leaves. Both the leaves, flowers offer a crisp texture, pleasantly peppery, watercress-like flavor profile. Exceptional for flower beds, borders, patio pots, kitchen gardens, Jewel Mix brings bright color to outdoor spaces, culinary creations alike.
Okra Long Pod Green (Abelmoschus esculentus) is a timeless heirloom variety celebrated for its high productivity, tender texture, and long, dark green pods. Producing slender, deeply ribbed pods that stay tender at longer lengths than typical okras, it offers a rich, classic flavor. Growing on sturdy, upright plants adorned with beautiful cream-colored, hibiscus-like blossoms, this heat-loving crop delivers a steady harvest throughout the warm summer months. It is an essential staple for frying, grilling, roasting, or thickening traditional gumbos, soups, and stews.
Okra Red Burgundy (Abelmoschus esculentus), an All-America Selections winner, is a stunning heirloom variety prized for its edible tender pods and dramatic garden appearance. Producing high yields of deep burgundy-red pods on striking red stems with hibiscus-like pale yellow flowers, it bridges the gap between ornamental beauty and productive vegetable growing. The tender, 6–8 inch pods retain their subtle, tender flavor whether roasted, fried, grilled, or added to soups, gumbos, and stews.
Onion 'Long White Bunch' (Allium fistulosum), also known as Long White Bunching or Tokyo Long White, is a premier open-pollinated heirloom bunching onion cultivated for non-bulbing, crisp scallion production. Growing into neat, upright clumps 12 to 16 inches tall, it features long, straight, pristine white shanks topped with hollow, vibrant dark green leaves. Possessing a mild, sweet, refreshing onion flavor without harsh heat, this heat-hardy and cold-tolerant variety maintains its crisp texture through varied seasons. Highly versatile in kitchen applications, Long White Bunch is ideal for raw slicing in salads, topping soups, stir-fries, garnishing, and continuous cut-and-come-again harvesting.
Onion 'Sweet Spanish White' (Allium cepa), also known as White Sweet Spanish, is a classic open-pollinated heirloom long-day globe onion celebrated for its impressive size, crisp texture, and mild, sweet flavor. Producing large, round to globe-shaped bulbs that frequently weigh over one pound, it features smooth, papery white outer skins encasing firm, white, juicy inner rings. Carrying a mild, sweet bite with minimal pungent heat, Sweet Spanish White is ideal for fresh slicing on burgers, dicing into fresh salsas, roasting, rings, and short-term cellar storage.
Onion 'Sweet Spanish Yellow' (Allium cepa), also known as Yellow Sweet Spanish, is a renowned open-pollinated heirloom long-day globe onion famous for its massive size, golden skin, and mild flavor. Developing large, globe-shaped bulbs that routinely reach 1 to 2 pounds, it features shiny, straw-yellow outer skins surrounding thick, crisp, white-to-pale-yellow interior rings. Carrying a mild, sweet taste with very little sulfur heat, Sweet Spanish Yellow is an ideal choice for fresh slicing on sandwiches, grilling, dicing into relishes, making onion rings, and short-to-medium cellar storage.
Common Oregano (Origanum vulgare), historically referred to as Wild Marjoram, is the classic open-pollinated heirloom perennial species from which cultivated oregano varieties originate. Growing into bushy, spreading mounds reaching 18 to 30 inches in height, it features oval green leaves and an abundance of charming, nectar-rich pale purple to lilac flower clusters throughout mid-to-late summer. While slightly milder and sweeter in aroma than intense wild Greek selections, Common Oregano offers a versatile, herbaceous flavor profile ideal for soups, stews, roasted meats, and tomato sauces. Highly resilient and vigorous, it functions exceptionally well as a low-maintenance groundcover, pollinator attractor, and hardy culinary garden staple.
Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium), often called French Parsley, is a delicate, fine-leafed culinary herb revered in traditional French cuisine as a key component of fines herbes. Featuring lace-like green foliage with a subtle, anise-like flavor combining sweet licorice and parsley notes, it brings refinement to light sauces, egg dishes, seafood, and fresh salads. A cool-season favorite that thrives in spring and autumn gardens.
Mitsuba (Cryptotaenia japonica), widely known as Japanese Parsley, is a cherished heirloom herb essential to traditional Japanese cuisine. Featuring bright green, trifoliate (three-lobed) leaves with slender stems, it delivers a clean, refreshing flavor profile blending celery, parsley, and subtle angelica notes. Perfect as a fresh garnish for miso soup, sukiyaki, rice dishes, tempura, and salads, it brings both crisp texture and culinary sophistication to cool-season herb gardens.
Parsley Plain (Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum), also known as Flat-Leaf or Italian Parsley, is a timeless heirloom herb celebrated for its intense, fresh flavor and high culinary versatility. Producing lush rosettes of deeply lobed, smooth green leaves on sturdy stems, it offers a distinctly robust, slightly peppery herbal taste superior to curly varieties. Rich in vitamins A and C, iron, and antioxidants, it is an essential ingredient for stocks, pestos, marinades, chimichurri, soups, and fresh garnishes. Extremely hardy and easy to grow, it provides continuous harvests throughout spring, summer, and fall.
Parsley Triple Curled (Petroselinum crispum), also known as Curled Parsley, is a famous heirloom classic prized for its densely ruffled, dark green foliage and clean, mild herbal flavor. Forming compact, tidy mounds of tightly coiled leaves on sturdy upright stems, it is the premier choice for fresh culinary garnishes, summer salads, soups, stews, and herbal compound butters. Cold-hardy and hold-tolerant in the garden, its decorative, tightly curled leaves also make it an attractive border plant for kitchen gardens, containers, and ornamental edible landscaping.
Parsnip 'Harris Model' (Pastinaca sativa), a classic open-pollinated heirloom selection, is widely regarded as one of the finest root vegetables for home gardens and market production. It develops smooth, uniform, tapered roots measuring 10 to 12 inches long with wide shoulders and minimal branching roots. Beneath the clean, off-white skin lies firm, fine-grained, tender flesh that turns exceptionally sweet, rich, and nutty after exposure to autumn frosts. Outstanding for autumn and winter harvesting, Harris Model parsnips are perfect for roasting, mashing, pureeing, making hearty winter soups, and slow-baking.
Hollow Crown Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) is a classic, high-yielding heirloom favorite prized for its exceptionally sweet, tender roots. Featuring broad, sunken tops ("hollow crowns") with long, tapered ivory-white roots reaching up to 12 inches long, it develops a rich, nutty flavor after exposure to autumn frosts. Outstanding for roasting, mashing, soups, or stews, this cold-hardy staple stores remarkably well throughout the winter.
Pea Oregon Sugar Pod (Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon) is a famous heirloom snow pea developed at Oregon State University, celebrated worldwide for its high yields, disease resistance, and exceptionally sweet flavor. Producing abundant clusters of smooth, flat, light-green pods reaching 4 to 5 inches in length, it stays tender and stringless even as the pods mature. Growing on semi-dwarf, highly productive 3-foot vines, it is an essential garden favorite for fresh garden snacking, crisp salads, stir-fries, and home freezing.
Pea Sugar Snap (Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon) is the iconic 1979 All-America Selections winner that set the standard for snap peas. Celebrated for its extraordinarily sweet, juicy, and crunchy thick-walled pods, it is enjoyed whole—pod and all—raw or cooked. Growing on vigorous, highly productive 5- to 6-foot vines, it yields heavy crops of plump, bright green pods over an extended harvest season. An essential garden staple for fresh vine snacking, salads, stir-fries, steaming, and freezing.
Pea 'Wando' (Pisum sativum), a classic open-pollinated heirloom introduced in 1943 by the USDA Vegetable Breeding Laboratory, is celebrated as one of the most heat-tolerant shelling peas available. Producing sturdy, compact bush vines 24 to 30 inches tall, it yields abundant dark green pods 3 inches long packed with 7 to 8 plump, medium-sized peas. The tender peas possess a sweet, rich flavor profile and hold their quality remarkably well into warmer weather. Highly reliable for both spring and late-summer plantings, Wando is an exceptional choice for fresh shelling, freezing, canning, and home garden plots.
Pepper Apache (Capsicum annuum) is an award-winning, highly productive dwarf hot chili variety renowned for its high yield of fiery, bright red peppers on exceptionally compact plants. Growing to a neat height of just 12 to 18 inches, it produces an impressive canopy of 2- to 3-inch emerald-green conical pods that ripen to a vivid, glossy scarlet red. Delivering a bold, spicy heat rating of 70,000 to 80,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), Apache pairs its fiery kick with a crisp, sweet, fruity undertone. Its naturally tidy footprint, heavy cropping habit, and striking visual appeal make it an outstanding choice for patio containers, sunny windowsills, raised beds, and ornamental hot pepper gardens.
Pepper 'Big Red' (Capsicum annuum) is a high-yielding, open-pollinated heirloom bell pepper prized for its large size, blocky shape, and exceptionally sweet flavor. Producing heavy, 3- to 4-lobed fruits measuring 4 inches wide and up to 4 inches long, it transitions from deep green to a brilliant, glossy crimson red at full maturity. Slicing open the pod reveals thick, juicy, crisp flesh with a rich, sugary-sweet taste and no heat. Outstanding for fresh salads, stuffing, roasting, grilling, and freezing, Big Red is a reliable performer in summer vegetable gardens and raised beds.
Pepper 'California Wonder' (Capsicum annuum), also known as Cal Wonder, is the benchmark open-pollinated heirloom bell pepper that set the industry standard upon its introduction in 1928. Producing sturdy, upright bush plants 18 to 24 inches tall, it yields heavy 4-inch, 4-lobed blocky peppers with thick, crisp walls. The fruit transitions from dark glossy green to brilliant sweet crimson red at full maturity. Carrying crisp, tender flesh with zero heat, California Wonder is an essential choice for fresh salads, vegetable platters, stuffing, roasting, and home freezing.
Pepper Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) is an iconic heirloom chili pepper celebrated worldwide for its fiery heat, vibrant red color, and exceptional culinary versatility. Producing heavy yields of slender, 4–6 inch tapered pods that mature from deep green to brilliant scarlet red, it delivers a sharp, clean heat rating between 30,000 and 50,000 Scoville Heat Units. Outstanding for fresh slicing, hot sauces, pickling, or drying and grinding into classic homemade cayenne pepper flake or powder, this hardy variety thrives in summer garden conditions.
Chili Pepper (Capsicum annuum) encompasses a vast and popular family of heirloom peppers prized for bringing heat, vibrant color, and bold flavor to global cuisines. Producing abundant yields of slender, pointed pods that mature from bright green to deep scarlet red, these versatile peppers deliver a pleasant, invigorating kick. Outstanding for fresh salsas, hot sauces, drying, stringing into decorative ristras, or grinding into chili powder, they are a prolific, heat-loving staple for summer gardens.
Pepper Jalapeño (Capsicum annuum) is the definitive open-pollinated heirloom chili classic, celebrated worldwide for its versatile medium heat, thick crisp walls, and rich, earthy flavor. Producing sturdy, bushy 24- to 36-inch plants, it yields a prolific harvest of 3- to 3.5-inch, blunt-ended conical pods. The peppers begin as a glossy dark green before ripening to a deep, vibrant crimson red at full maturity. Ranging from 2,500 to 8,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), Jalapeño provides the perfect spicy kick for fresh salsas, home pickling, jalapeño poppers, grilling, and hot sauces.
Pepper 'Long Horn' (Capsicum annuum), also known as Italian Long Horn or Corno di Toro (Horn of the Bull), is a traditional open-pollinated Italian heirloom prized for its sweet flavor, thin skin, and long, curved pods. Growing on sturdy, heavy-yielding bush plants 24 to 36 inches tall, it yields abundant tapered peppers measuring 6 to 10 inches in length. Ripening from dark green to a brilliant, glossy red, the crisp pods possess thick, sweet flesh completely free of heat. Outstanding for fresh slicing into salads, roasting whole on the grill, frying in olive oil, stuffing, and drying for sweet pepper powder, Long Horn remains a staple in Mediterranean culinary gardens.
Orange Habanero Pepper (Capsicum chinense) is a famous heirloom chili prized for its extreme heat, distinctive lantern shape, and rich fruity-citrus aroma. Producing abundant yields of 1–2 inch wrinkled peppers that ripen from pale green to vibrant brilliant orange, it packs an intense punch rating 100,000 to 350,000 Scoville Heat Units. Essential for authentic hot sauces, spicy salsas, marinades, and Caribbean jerk dishes, it brings both scorching heat and complex flavor to the summer garden.
Pepper Red Habanero (Capsicum chinense) is a famous heirloom chili pepper renowned for its intense, searing heat and underlying fruity, floral flavor. Producing heavy yields of small, lantern-shaped pods that mature from deep emerald green to a glossy crimson red, it packs an extraordinary hot kick (100,000–350,000 Scoville Heat Units). Highly prized for crafting fiery hot sauces, spicy salsas, marinades, and pepper powders, this compact, heat-loving plant delivers high yields for home gardens and hot pepper enthusiasts.
Pepper 'Sweet Banana' (Capsicum annuum), an award-winning heirloom selection dating back to 1941, is prized for its high productivity, early maturity, and mild, sweet flavor. Producing abundant, tapered pendant fruits 6 to 8 inches long, it transitions from pale yellow-green to vibrant yellow, later maturing to deep crimson red. The thick-walled, crisp flesh carries a light, sweet taste with zero to minimal heat (0–500 SHU). Exceptionally versatile in the kitchen, Sweet Banana is a favored choice for fresh slicing, salad toppings, pickling, frying, and roasting.
California Poppy Mixed Colors (Eschscholzia californica) is a brilliant heirloom wildflower blend prized for its silky, cup-shaped blossoms and delicate, blue-green feathery foliage. Producing a cheerful display of golden-yellow, bright orange, soft cream, rose, and crimson blooms, it opens wide to meet the daytime sun. Fast-growing and remarkably drought-tolerant, this low-maintenance variety thrives in poor, lean soils, making it an outstanding choice for meadow plantings, rock gardens, borders, and naturalized garden spaces.
California Orange Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is a brilliant native wildflower famous for its glowing, golden-orange cup-shaped blossoms and finely divided, lace-like blue-green foliage. Symbolizing warmth and sunny days, these silky petals open brightly under full sun and close gently on cloudy days or during late evening. Exceptionally hardy and drought-tolerant, this low-maintenance garden favorite self-seeds readily to create breathtaking, naturalized floral carpets in sunny garden spots year after year.
