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ORANGE BEAUTY
Taken: 04/02/05 Location: Santa Clara, California (near my house) |
California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) |
The bright yellow-orange flowers and finely
divided gray-green foliage of the California poppy look best when planted
in large drifts, although it grows well even in crevices of rockeries.
Flowers appear in spring and last throughout the summer. They are suitable
for cutting but will close at night. Place flowers in water immediately
after cutting. Plants grow 12-20 inches high and spread up to 20 inches.
The plant is not suitable for the tropics, but will grow well in most
other climates. It must have full sun and well-drained soil, but will
tolerate poor soil. |
