tufted California poppy
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An annual forming a low mound of finely divided grey-green leaves with fragrant, 4-petalled bright yellow flowers to 5cm across in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- tufted California poppy (Eschscholzia caespitosa)
- Genus
- Eschscholzia
- Family
- Papaveraceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of tufted California poppy
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of tufted California poppy
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tufted California poppy care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in situ, in succession from early autumn to mid spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in poor, well-drained soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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