Botanical Name: Eschscholzia mexicana
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Common Name: Mexican Gold Poppy  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Annual

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Gold

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

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Photographer: Mountain States Nursery
  • Description

  • Notes

Mexican Gold Poppy is similar to the California Poppy, but smaller. Upward-facing, four petaled orange blooms. Grows to 8" high. It is drought tolerant but extra summer water will extend the flowering season.