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California Poppy

This fast-growing annual, native to western North America, bears vibrant flowers. Perfect at garden's edge, tucked in bright corners of a patio or along walkways. Requires a sunny location with poor, well-drained soil.

Companion Plants

Begonia

Mexican Feather Grass

Verbena

Plant Details

  • Common name

    California Poppy

  • Botanical name

    Eschscholzia californica

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    Grow as an annual.

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    12" (31 cm)

  • Habit

    Mat-forming

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    1-2 times per week

  • Bloom Color

    Mix

  • Bloom Time

    Spring-summer

  • Maintenance

    Shear back lightly after bloom

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Iris J.'s collection