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Dendromecon Species, Bush Poppy, Tree Poppy

Dendromeconrigida

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Family

Papaveraceae (pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Dendromecon (den-droh-MEE-kon)

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Species

rigida (RIG-ih-duh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

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Winston, OR | April 2007 | neutral

I had some success propogating this from seed so I have to brag!! try dropping seed in heated liquid smoke ( do not attempt inside a home...Read More

Kelli

L.A. (Canoga Park), CA (Zone 10a) | October 2004 | neutral

This plant is considered a "fire follower", that is, it only germinates after a fire.

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