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California Beach Poppy

Eschscholzia Californica V. Maritima

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Overview

Eschscholzia californica var. maritima, the California Beach Poppy, is a vibrant perennial boasting silky, golden-yellow flowers up to 2 inches across. Adapted to sandy coastal habitats, it reaches 6-12 inches high and spreads 12 inches wide. This drought-tolerant native requires full sun and well-draining soil, blooming from spring through early fall. Ideal for low-water landscapes and seaside gardens, it offers low maintenance charm and attracts pollinators.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 9–9Climate Mediterranean
California Beach Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica V. Maritima) — Eschscholzia californica var
California Beach Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica V. Maritima) — is a vibrant perennial boasting silkyCalifornia Beach Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica V. Maritima) — golden-yellow flowers up to 2 inches acrossCalifornia Beach Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica V. Maritima) — Adapted to sandy coastal habitats, it reaches 6-12 inches high and spreads 12 inches wideCalifornia Beach Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica V. Maritima) — This drought-tolerant native requires full sun and well-draining soil, blooming from springCalifornia Beach Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica V. Maritima) — Ideal for low-water landscapes and seaside gardens, it offers low maintenance charm andCalifornia Beach Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica V. Maritima) — The Eschscholzia californica var

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones
9–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Papaveraceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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California Beach Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica V. Maritima) — Eschscholzia californica var
California Beach Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica V. Maritima) — is a vibrant perennial boasting silky
California Beach Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica V. Maritima) — golden-yellow flowers up to 2 inches across
California Beach Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica V. Maritima) — Adapted to sandy coastal habitats, it reaches 6-12 inches high and spreads 12 inches wide
California Beach Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica V. Maritima) — This drought-tolerant native requires full sun and well-draining soil, blooming from spring
California Beach Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica V. Maritima) — Ideal for low-water landscapes and seaside gardens, it offers low maintenance charm and
California Beach Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica V. Maritima) — The Eschscholzia californica var

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