Eschscholzia californica. Plant your very own gold rush with California's official state flower. These delicate, golden orange blooms will add a ray of sunshine to your garden and help to attract pollinators. The California Poppy is a heat-loving flower that is easily self-seeded from season to season. You can also harvest the seeds to incorporate into your favorite baked goods. Perfect for informal beds, country gardens, or borders. California Poppies will put on a show for around 10 days before it heads into dormancy for the next season.