Dendromecon hartfordii

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Island Bush Poppy

 
California Native Plant
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Greg Applegate

 

Description

An evergreen shrub that grows quickly to 8'-20' tall and 6'-10' wide, the harfordii bears deep yellow poppy flowers to 3" wide with orange stamens. Its heaviest bloom period is in the spring, with some flowers almost all year. The plant requires sun, good drainage, and little or no summer watering. -Monterey Bay Nursery

 

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Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

 

Flower Color

Orange, Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.