Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy)

Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) yellow and pink flower, close up of delicate petals.
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) showing petals with transition from soft yellow to dusty pink.

Botanical name: Eschscholzia californica

Common names: California Poppy, Golden Poppy

Family: Papaveraceae

Origin: California

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 6a-10b

Plant type: Spice or herb
Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
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Image gallery: 19 images
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) golden orange flower plant growing from green foliage on soil
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) with golden orange petals amidst fine textured green leaves.
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) orange flower close up on green leaves and dark soil.
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) orange flower cluster above ferny green leaves and dark soil.
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) pale yellow flower in a close up side profile view.
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) with soft yellow petals reaching upward from thin green stems.
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) orange flower cluster, top down view of a green plant.
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) with many cup-shaped orange flowers above feathery, finely divided green leaves.
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) orange flower clusters filling frame against clear blue sky
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) petals create field with massed orange flower segments under sky
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) orange flower plant with thin blue-green finely divided leaves
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) orange flower on thin stems among finely divided blue-green foliage
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) yellow flower plant with delicate fine foliage in a cluster
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) yellow flowers grow on long stems above fern-like grey green leaves
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) orange yellow flower close up with soft green foliage background
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) open flower with orange petals and a sunny yellow center
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) yellow orange flower close up against a green background foliage
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) yellow orange flower with delicate petals and a centered stamens mass
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) vibrant orange flower field under a blue sky, landscape view.
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) blanketed across rolling hills with orange petals under a clear sky.
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) orange flower close up with water droplets on silky petals.
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) orange flower with dew droplets, captured in a close up image.
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) yellow and orange flower plant with feathery green leaves close up
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) flower petals in shades of soft yellow and vibrant orange
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) with orange flower petals in a small group plant patch.
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) orange flower petals sit among green feathery foliage on ground.
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) orange flower close up among thin grey green leaves
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) orange flower petals open wide above delicate grey green leaves
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) vibrant orange flower field under blue sky.
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) orange flower abundance covering ground beneath blue sky.
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) dry brown pod with tiny black round fruit close up.
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) dry pod with black fruit resting on a ruled paper notebook.
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) orange flower on thin green stems in sandy soil
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) yellow orange petals emerge from delicate fine green leaves on stalks
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) golden yellow flower plant with delicate petals and green stems.
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) yellow flowers grow on slender stems above fine, feathery green leaves.
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) orange flower close up
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) flower in orange with delicate petals above fine green foliage.


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