California Poppy

Eschscholzia californica

California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is a fast-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 6-10, that matures to about 1-1.5 ft × 1-1.5 ft. It does best in full sun with medium water needs in well-drained soil. Expect yellow and orange blooms in summer. It stands up well to drought, dry soil and poor soil.

USDA zones

6-10

Sun

Full sun

Water

Medium

Mature size

1-1.5 ft × 1-1.5 ft

Growth rate

Fast

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Well-drained

Bloom color

Yellow, Orange

Bloom season

Summer

Tough against

Drought, Dry soil, Poor soil

Native to

Western United States