Name: California Poppy

Botanical Name: Eschscholzia californica

Zone: 6-10

Soil: Most any soil.

Exposure: Full Sun

Bloom Time and Color: Gold flowers in late spring to early fall.

Description: California poppy has finely divided, alternate leaves that rise out of stout orange taproots. The brightly colored petals cup to form tulip-shaped, orange or yellow flowers pollinated by bees. Honored as a state flower, these plants are common throughout California from coastal dunes to interior grasslands. Fern-like foliage. Can be considered perennial because it reseeds itself for many years to come.

Care: Very easy to grow. Not much care needed.