Platystemon californicus

Also Known As

Platystemon californicum
Cream Cups
Cream Cups

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 6"-18"

planting zones

1-11

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Platystemon californicus plant details

Platystemon californicus is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Platystemon californicus

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, edging plant, fragrant, native plant, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Platystemon californicus

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of our most charming California wildflowers! Though it looks small, it is mighty & will grow to more than 12” x 18” with hundreds of cute, 1”, creamy-yellow, FRAGRANT blooms above a silvery mound of grey-green, linear leaves. Self-sows when happy & self-sown seedlings thrive with no additional water. It grows perfectly fine in any well-drained garden soil. Cutest cut flowers ever! Reseeds!