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Eschscholzia californica
 
Scientific Name   Eschscholzia californica
Common Name   California Poppy
Category   Perennial
Height   6-12"
Width   6-12"
Exposure   Sun
Water   Drought Tolerant
Season_of_Interest   Spring/Summer
Deer Resist.?   Yes
Ca. Native?   Yes
Superstar Plants   No
Notes/Remarks   Native has orange flowers. Cultivars available with pink, white, cream, salmon flowers.

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Eschscholzia californica

Plant Description  

California state flower seen spring through early fall. Silken blossoms on wiry stems rise above blue-green fern-like foliage. Named varieties flower in nearly white to deep orange. Very drought tolerant though will take some garden water. Reseeds readily where happy.