Mexican gold poppy

Mexican gold poppy

Eschscholzia californica ssp. mexicana

Drought tolerant native perennial with bright yellow-orange flowers, blooming February to May. Endemic to the Sonoran Desert region. Easily recognized by carpeted patches on the coarse soils of desert hillsides following Warm, wet winters; up to 4,000 ft. elevation. Closely related desert-relative of California poppy (E. californica), only smaller, more drought hardy and quicker to flower.  

Growing Region
  • California, Southwest

Species Attributes

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