Tufted Poppy, Tufted-Poppy, Foothill Poppy, Tufted Eschscholzia
Eschscholzia caespitosa (Tufted Poppy) is a showy annual forming a low mound of feathery bluish-green leaves. From spring to early summer, fragrant, 4-petalled, orange to yellow flowers to 2 in. across (5 cm) are borne atop thin, erect stems. After the petals drop off, a capsule will form and turn from green to tan. The capsule will eventually split and explosively releases its seeds in the landscape. Native to western North America from Oregon to Baja California, Tufted Poppy occurs naturally in coastal sage scrub, sandy meadows, and stream banks. It is quite similar in appearance to its cousin, the California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica). Quick to bloom and ridiculously easy to grow, it looks spectacular planted in drifts, adding a wave of warm color in the landscape. It is a fine choice for rock gardens, coastal gardens, or wildflower meadows.
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
2 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Papaveraceae |
| Common names | Poppy |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, California, Pacific Northwest, Oregon |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow, Mediterranean Garden, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
2 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Papaveraceae |
| Common names | Poppy |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, California, Pacific Northwest, Oregon |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow, Mediterranean Garden, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Eschscholzia caespitosa (Tufted Poppy) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Eschscholzia caespitosa (Tufted Poppy) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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