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    Arctomecon californica

    Also Known As

    • CALIFORNIA BEAR POPPY
    • Golden Bear Poppy
    • Las Vegas Bear Poppy
    • Yellow-flowered Desert Poppy

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-36"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

    Arctomecon californica plant details

    Arctomecon californica is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctomecon californica

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: papaveraceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, native plant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctomecon californica

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Arctomecon californica plant

    How to Grow Arctomecon californica

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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