Eschscholzia Species, Collarless California Poppy, Foothill Poppy, Tufted Poppy
Eschscholziacaespitosa

Family: Papaveraceae (pa-pav-er-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Eschscholzia (es-SHOLT-zee-uh)
Species: caespitosa (kess-pi-TOH-suh)

Synonym:Chryseis caespitosa

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Unknown

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

Unknown

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds