Eschscholzia Species, Collarless California Poppy, Foothill Poppy, Tufted Poppy

Eschscholziacaespitosa

Family
Papaveraceae (pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Eschscholzia (es-SHOLT-zee-uh)
Species
caespitosa (kess-pi-TOH-suh)
Synonym
Chryseis caespitosa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Agoura Hills, California

Malibu, California

Richmond, California

San Leandro, California

Homosassa, Florida

Silver Spring, Maryland

Danvers, Massachusetts

Houston, Texas

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San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | January 2006 | positive

A early spring bloomer that really adds a lot of color. It reseeds itself every year. Needs no special care. Does great on its own. ...Read More

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Cottage Grove, MN | February 2005 | positive

I started California poppies from seed three years ago and they really thrive here in Minnesota, not dieing back until it gets into the l...Read More

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