California poppy: (  )

Family:    Papaveraceae       

Botanical Name:    Eschscholtzia californica ( e-shō ltūsi-å )

Annual in my area, zone 6.

Soil:    Average, well-drained.

PH level:    7.0    

Flower:    June / July    Photo    Photo
      
Color:    Yellow Orange         

Height:    1'

Spread:    6"

Pests:    Leaf & stem rot.

Light:    Full sun for at least 6 hours a day.

Water:    Keep moist.

Propagation:    Self sow. Collect seed the first year just in case.

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