California Poppy
Eschscholzia californica
Common Name: California Poppy
Genus: Eschscholzia
Species: californica
Dr J. F. von Eschscholtz was a naturalist and member of a Russian expedition to N.W USA last century.
Category: Annuals & Biennials
Height: 0.30 m (30 cm)
Spread: 0.15 m (15 cm)
Hardiness: Hardy
Growth Rate: Average
Flowering Period: July and August
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Orange
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Soil Type: Sandy/Light or Chalky/Alkaline
Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained or Moist, but well drained
Features: Has interesting foliage
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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