Eschscholzia californica 'Golden West'

Also Known As

Golden West California Poppy

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 6"

planting zones

8b-11

Eschscholzia californica 'Golden West' plant details

Eschscholzia californica 'Golden West' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eschscholzia californica 'Golden West'

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 0 - 6 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, heirloom, long-blooming, native plant, rock garden, self-sowing, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eschscholzia californica 'Golden West'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Introduced in 1907 and listed in a 1923 catalog, 'Golden West' has large, single, cup-shaped flowers of sunny yellow with orange centers. Scatter seed in crevices or in a sunny rock garden to take advantage of its willowy wildflower look. Self sows.