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Dendromecon hartfordii

Island Bush Poppy

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Greg Applegate

 

Description

An evergreen shrub that grows quickly to 5'-8' tall and 6'-10' wide, the harfordii bears deep yellow poppy flowers to 3" wide with orange stamens. Its heaviest bloom period is in the spring, with some flowers almost all year. The plant requires sun, good drainage, and little or no summer watering. -Monterey Bay Nursery

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.