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Mexican gold poppy

Eschscholzia californica ssp. mexicana

Drought tolerant native perennial with bright yellow-orange flowers, blooming February to May. Endemic to the Sonoran Desert region. Easily recognized by carpeted patches on the coarse soils of desert hillsides following Warm, wet winters; up to 4,000 ft. elevation. Closely related desert-relative of California poppy (E. californica), only smaller, more drought hardy and quicker to flower.

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Growing Region

California, Southwest

Species Attributes

Seeds Per lb
850,000
Growing Region
California, Southwest
Native
California
Life Form
Forb
Life Cycle
Annual
Light Requirements
Sun
Precipitation Requirements
Low
Mature Height
1-3 ft
Flowering Season
Spring
Cool/Warm Season
Bloat/Non-Bloat
Bloom Color
Yellow, Orange
Bunch/Sod

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