Golden poppies thrives in well-drained soil and full sunlight, making it perfect for gardens with ample sun. Key care points include minimal watering once established and avoiding over-fertilization, as this can hinder flowering. Overall, golden poppies is a low-maintenance plant, suitable for gardeners of all skill levels.
Watering schedule: Every week
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
| Care Difficulty | Easy |
| Lifespan | Annual |
| Watering Schedule | Every week |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun |
| Soil Type | Garden Soil |
| Soil pH | 6-7.5 |
| Hardiness Zones |
6-9
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Tufted poppy (Eschscholzia caespitosa) is a perennial herb native to the Western US. It features clusters of foliage and flowers in vibrant colors of orange, red, or yellow. Its fruit also bear small black-coated seeds. This plant is ideally cultivated in pots or in backyard gardens.
Parish's poppy (Eschscholzia parishii) is an annual wildflower that blooms in spring with bright yellow cup-shaped flowers. Also called the Pygmy poppy it is commonly found growing in the deserts of southern California in the U.S.
Red rock poppy (*Eschscholzia minutiflora*) is named after its native red desert habitat in the southwestern United States and Mexico. You're most likely to see red rock poppy when its bright yellow flowers bloom in summer. It attracts moths, birds, and bees, and is a useful plant to grow in bird and bee gardens.
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