Dendromecon rigida

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Bush Poppy

 
California Native Plant
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

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.

 

  • Anatomy

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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

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants in your garden according to their water needs (hydrozone).