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Coastal California poppy (Eschscholzia californica ssp. maritima 'Coastal Form' ) is a mounding, low-growing form of California poppy with striking gray-blue foliage and yellow flowers, usually with a deep orange center. This is a plant in the Papaveraceae or poppy family, native to California and growing primarily in grassland of coastal regions.
California poppy grows in full sun but will tolerate part shade. It reaches one to two foot tall and can be perennial in milder areas. It self-seeds freely but is not particularly invasive. It is best introduced into the garden from seed sown in fall at the start of the rainy season. Do not cover the seeds with soil or mulch. California poppies like fast draining soil and plenty of sunshine but are very hardy and will also thrive in poor soil conditions, such as clay. If planting from seedlings, be careful with the long sensitive roots and water occasionally until established.
Birds, butterflies, bees and other pollinators are attracted to this plant. Rabbits may browse the leaves but it is deer resistant.
Annual herb, Perennial herb
Clumping
Moderate, Fast
Orange, Yellow
Summer, Spring, Fall
Full Sun
Very Low, Low