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Eschscholzia minutiflora

Also Known As

  • Pygmy Poppy

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 4"-12"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 1-12

Eschscholzia minutiflora plant details

Eschscholzia minutiflora is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eschscholzia minutiflora

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eschscholzia minutiflora

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

Gardening facts about Eschscholzia minutiflora plant

How to Grow Eschscholzia minutiflora

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 8"-12"

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Zones

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Width: 4"-15"

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 8"-14"

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Zones

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Size

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