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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

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.