Home / Guides / Plant Files / Papaveraceae

Platystemon Species, California Creamcups, Cream Cups

Platystemoncalifornicus

Upload Image Print Article
Platystemon californicus by matricesp
View Gallery 17 photos
Upload Image Print Article
Family
Papaveraceae (pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee)
Info
Genus
Platystemon (plat-ee-STEE-mon)
Info
Species
californicus (kal-ih-FOR-nik-us)
Info
Synonym
Boothia californica
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Concord, California

Richmond, California

San Jose, California

San Mateo, California

View this plant in a garden
7 members have or want this plant for trade

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment
1
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Post Comment
Sort By:
M
M
matricesp
San Pedro, CA (Zone 10b) | March 2008 | positive

bought this plant from a plant sale in January 2008, bloomed late winter in pot and finished blooming a couple weeks ago

S
S
saya
(Zone 8b) | March 2005 | neutral

Seeds should be sown in situ...don 't like to be transplanted.

Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Eucalyptus Tip Bug
(Amorbus alternatus)
BIRD FILES
Nazca Booby
(Sula granti)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Eucalyptus Tip Bug
(Amorbus alternatus)
BIRD FILES
Nazca Booby
(Sula granti)