Flower dates and plant height vary with number of frost-free days, exposure, and elevation. This information is too complex to be listed here. This law, however, is subject to modification, depending upon longitude, latitude, local terrain features and microclimates. Calendula, pot-marigold Yellow, orange A good cut flower. Flower heads can be used to flavor soups and stews.
Seeds germinate rapidly.
Eschscholzia californica California poppy Yellow, orange Actually a perennial but performs as hardy annuals. Sow seeds in Garden as early as possible. Withstands considerable frost. Gladiolus Various A perennial but treated as annual. Plant corms as soon as soil can be worked.