60-75 Days to maturity. Eschscholzia californica. Mikado Red California Poppy Seeds. Non-GMO, annual. Mikado Red California poppy is a true sun worshipper. Its silk-like petals open to greet the morning sun and close at the end of the day. Poppies are very drought tolerant and do well in places with hot, dry summers. Try them as show-stopping mass plantings. They are also perfect for planting along the street. One ounce covers about 125 square feet of bare soil. ~21,625 seeds/oz.