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Eschscholzia caespitosa (Tufted poppy)
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1 hour care
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per year
0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
1 year
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Eschscholzia caespitosa
Other names
Tufted poppy, Foothill poppy, Collarless California poppy, Tufted California poppy, Dwarf California poppy
Genus
Eschscholzia Eschscholzia
Species
E. caespitosa - E. caespitosa is a compact, tufted annual with finely-divided, thread-like, grey-green leaves and fragrant, single, bright yellow flowers in summer.
Eschscholzia caespitosa is: Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Clump-forming
Flower
Bright-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering or remove completely.
Propagation
Self-seeds readily. May come true to type if not grown around other Eschscholzia species and cultivars.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Eschscholzia caespitosa (Tufted poppy) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 1 year.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Containers, Prairie planting, Rock
Cultivation
Sow seeds in-situ periodically from mid-spring for successional displays. Sow in poor, well-drained soil in sun as the flowers only open in sunshine. Self-seeds freely. In warmer climates, sow in autumn for spring flowering.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Eschscholzia caespitosa
Other names
Tufted poppy, Foothill poppy, Collarless California poppy, Tufted California poppy, Dwarf California poppy
Genus
Eschscholzia Eschscholzia
Species
E. caespitosa - E. caespitosa is a compact, tufted annual with finely-divided, thread-like, grey-green leaves and fragrant, single, bright yellow flowers in summer.
Native to
California, Oregon (United States)
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Bright-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering or remove completely.
Propagation
Self-seeds readily. May come true to type if not grown around other Eschscholzia species and cultivars.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Eschscholzia caespitosa (Tufted poppy) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 1 year.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Containers, Prairie planting, Rock
Cultivation
Sow seeds in-situ periodically from mid-spring for successional displays. Sow in poor, well-drained soil in sun as the flowers only open in sunshine. Self-seeds freely. In warmer climates, sow in autumn for spring flowering.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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