Family: Papaveraceae |
Irrigation: Minimal water or regular watering |
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Origin: California and Oregon |
Landscape Value: A very attractive poppy that is most commonly found with orange flowers grown in open areas like grasslands. It will go through numerous waves of flowering and if cut back and watered can bloom almost year round in some areas. (Bornstein, 2005). |
Life History: Annual (can be grown as perennial) |
Propagation: Can be easily grown from seed. Better to sow on open ground, but can be grown in flats as well. |
Climate/Zone: Sunset zones1-24, H1 |
Ethnobotanical Value: n/a |
Exposure: Full sun |
Blooming Season: n/a |
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Fruiting Season: n/a |
Care Instructions:
Like most poppies they like well drained soil. To keep this wildflower blooming for as long as possible they should be cut back to a 1 inch stub and watered which will push new growth and push more flowers (Bornstein, 2005).
