Eschscholzia californica v. maritima
California Beach Poppy
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:
An easy water-wise improvement in lawn areas is to change high output spray sprinkler nozzles to low-flow rotators.
You'll have less runoff and be less likely to apply more water than is needed.