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California Native Plant

Dendromecon rigida

Bush Poppy

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

This medium to large branched shrub, with blue-grey-green foliage topped by yellow poppies makes it valuable for backgrounds and large scale situations. It should be pruned to 3' after flowering. Do not water this shrub during the summer.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height 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, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

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:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.