Tufted Poppy

Eschscholzia caespitosa

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Taxonomy

Division:: Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:: Papaveraceae
Genus:: Eschscholzia
Species:: Eschscholzia caespitosa

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:: Annual
Growth Habit:: Forb/herb
Height:: 1-2 ft
Light Requirements:: Full Sun
Bloom Months:: mar, apr, may, jun
Bloom Colors:: Yellow
Ground Cover:: Yes

Native Range

United States: California, Oregon

Reported Fauna Sightings

Bees: Crotch bumble bee (Bombus crotchii), Crotch bumble bee (Bombus crotchii), Yellow-faced bumble bee (Bombus vosnesenskii), Yellow-faced bumble bee (Bombus vosnesenskii)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:: sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:: 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:: excellent drainage required
Moisture:: dry to moderate
Notes:: native to arid regions, prefers open, sunny areas

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: 45-90 days of cool/moist stratification at approximately 38°F to break dormancy

Establishment: This plant's range is primarily contained to California and Oregon.

Source: npn.rngr.net