California Poppy

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica ssp. californica) is a rare native perennial herb that grows in northern, southern and central California.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Color

Orange

Special uses

Deer resistant

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Very Low

Natural setting

Plant communities

Foothill Woodland

Wildlife supported

Birds

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

0 confirmed and 2 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Neoterpes edwardsata

Trichoplusia ni

Alternative names

Common names:

California Poppy

Sources

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