Botanical Name: Common Names:
Eschscholzia californica Lemon Drops Californian Poppy,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Herbs & Vegetables Upright
Description:
Herbaceous perennial commonly known as the Californian poppy. Beautiful lemon-yellow cupped papery flowers that sit on tall hairy stems during Summer. Petals are edible and can be used to garnish food. Looks great when planted en masse.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Cut Flower, Edible Garden, Formal Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Botrytis, Generally trouble free, Powdery Mildew
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Papaveraceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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