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Eschscholzia lobbii

Also Known As

  • Yellow California Poppy

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 10"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 1-11

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Eschscholzia lobbii plant details

Eschscholzia lobbii is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen annual / biennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eschscholzia lobbii

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 10 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, long-blooming, native plant, rock garden, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eschscholzia lobbii

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

What a cute common name! This is another tufted poppy like Eschscholzia caespitosa except this one lives in Northern California, whereas E. caespitosa is common to the South Coast ranges. Also, this one has golden yellow flowers (E. caespitosa's are pale yellow) like buttercups, 1” across borne well above the soft green foliage. Altogether pleasant & looks sweet planted here & there in the garden. 10” tall Reseeds!

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Eschscholzia lobbii plant

How to Grow Eschscholzia lobbii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

See other plant types of Eschscholzia for your garden

aka California Poppy

Plant Type

Annual / Biennial

Zones

1-12

Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 8"-12"

  • sun
  • drought tolerant
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aka Pygmy Poppy

Plant Type

Annual / Biennial

Zones

1-12

Size

Height: 4"-12"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun
  • low - drought tolerant
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aka California Poppy, Orange California Poppy

Plant Type

Perennial, Annual / Biennial

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 8"-18"

Width: 4"-15"

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Eschscholzia californica flower, foliage by H. Zell
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aka Tufted California Poppy

Plant Type

Annual / Biennial

Zones

1-11

Size

Height: 10"-12"

Width: 24"

  • sun
  • regular - low
Photo of Eschscholzia caespitosa flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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aka White California Poppy

Plant Type

Perennial, Annual / Biennial

Zones

8b-11

Size

Height: 8"-14"

Width: 8"-14"

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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