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California Poppy - Orange
This packet covers 180 square feet. The California Poppy Orange, 'Eschscholzia californica', is the state flower of California. This Poppy blooms best in the cool weather of spring. The California Poppy is a perennial that is usually grown as an annual. The orange, silky, saucer shaped 2 to 3 inch flowers have 4 delicate paper-like petals. The California Orange Poppy needs full sun. In warm climates seed in fall for impressive spring color. When you see this flower planted in mass, you realize why it is their state flower. On cloudy days or in the shade, the blooms will close. The Poppy Orange can be used as a cut flower, wildflower plantings, and for soil erosion control. The Orange Poppy will grow in almost any soil that is well drained. In cold climates, plant as soon as the ground can be worked. In zones 7-11, though, the foliage often overwinters. Pinching off spent flowers increases the bloom period. ... additional info
Orach - Red - Burgundy Orach is used in salads, cooked like spinach, or used to stuff leaves. Italians used it in pasta and the French and English used it as a side dish and in stews and soups. The Burgandy Orach makes a pretty backdrop in flower beds and it has the mild, edible spinach-like leaves. Orach prefers light, textured, fertile, moist, and well drained soil. It has a mild flavor that does not get bitter when the plant bolts. Plant in early spring, 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost date. Successive plantings can be made every 3 weeks for continuous fresh greens. The Orach Red Burgandy, 'Atriplex hortensis 'Burgandy', a stunning dark raspberry color that will stand out in any garden. The Orach is also known as Mountain Spinach or French Spinach. Orach is an old kitchen garden vegetable grown by American settlers, deserves more attention. The leaves taste better when the soil is kept evenly moist. |
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