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19 November 2008

California Poppy

Eschscholzia californica

Genus: Eschscholzia
Species: californica

Dr J. F. von Eschscholtz was a naturalist and member of a Russian expedition to N.W USA last century.

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Category: Annuals & Biennials

Height: 0.30 m (30 cm)
Spread: 0.15 m (15 cm)

Form: Annual
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Soil Type: Poor to average, well drained soil.

Annual with finely divided leaves. Produces many poppy like bright orange flowers in summer. Flowers are followed by long seed capsules. Self seed freely.

 


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