Western Poppy
Papaver crassifolium
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Papaveraceae
- Genus:
- Papaver
- Species:
- Papaver crassifolium
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 2-3 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr, may
- Bloom Colors:
- Orange, Green
Native Range
United States: California
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 rocky, coastal areas
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds were dry stored for an unspecified period of time in which the embryo afterripened prior to germination. Seed germination is stimulated by the presence of charred wood or aqueous extracts of it.
Establishment: P. californicum is found within mattoral vegetation association of California. No conflicting information found in the protocol.
Source: npn.rngr.net