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California Native Plant

Dendromecon rigida

Bush Poppy

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Information by:         Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

This attractive shrub quickly reaches 6' tall and wide. Waxy, gray-green foliage is evergreen but will drop if stressed. Large yellow flowers bloom from spring through summer. Do not provide this shrub with summer water. This shrub does best in full sun with well draining soil. It is drought tolerant once it's established. Plant in areas that are protected from strong winds.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Width 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

Brown, Green

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Foundation

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Lawn watering more than 5 minutes usually results in runoff. Use multiple cycle starts.