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Dendromecon rigida
Bush Poppy
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Photographer: Susan Frommer
Description
This medium to large branched shrub, with blue-grey-green foliage topped by yellow poppies makes it valuable for backgrounds and large scale situations. It should be pruned to 3' after flowering. Do not water this shrub during the summer.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Blue Green, Grey Green, Yellow Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Fruit Season
Summer
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.