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Eschscholzia californica v. maritima

California Beach Poppy

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Description

This perennial has small, light bluish/green leaves with golden yellow flowers that have a splotch of orange and bloom in spring and summer.

 

Plant Type

Perennial, Annual

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Gold, Orange, Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Clay, Rocky

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, With Rocks

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.