Dendromecon rigida |
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Bush Poppy |
Description
This dependable shrub reaches 4'-8' tall in 2 years, with gray-green foliage topped by yellow poppies in spring. This shrub is great for backgrounds and large scale situations such as difficult hillsides. It prefers well draining, clay soil. It is drought tolerant once it's established.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Blue Green, Grey Green, Yellow Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Clay
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Park, Roadside, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Hedge, Screen, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.