California Poppy
Eschscholzia Californica
Plant type: Forb, Herb
Growing Season: No information found
Life Cycle: Annual, Perennial
Cover: No information found
Soil & Plant Characteristics
Acceptable Soil Types: Clay, Loam, Sand
Acceptable Soil Conditions: Acidic
Max Plant Height (in ft): 1.2
First Bloom: March
Last Bloom: October
Flower Color: Orange
Location
Minimum Elevation (in ft): No minimum elevation found
Maximum Elevation (in ft): 6500
Counties: Grand, Utah, Washington
Reproduction and Growth
Growth Rate: Moderate
Germination Overall: High
Germination Rate: Long
Germination Requirements: No information found
Reproduction: High
Establishment: High
Ecological
Best Suited For These Conditions: Fire, Disturbance, Riparian
Best Suited For These Management Goals: Wildlife habitat, Pollinator habitat, Songbird habitat, Erosion control, Drought resilience, Bumblebee habitat
Additional Information
Commerical Availability: Yes
- https://calscape.org/Eschscholzia-californica-(California-Poppy)
- http://firesafesdcounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Comprehensive-Fire-Resistant-Plant-List.pdf
- https://birdgap.com/birds-eat-california-poppy-seeds/
- https://www.westcoastseeds.com/blogs/garden-wisdom/grow-california-poppy
- https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/wildseed/californiapoppy.html
- https://smmtc.org/plantofthemonth/California_Poppy.php
- https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=eschscholzia+californica