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The California poppy is a bright orange flower that blooms in sunny places. It is the state flower of California and opens up during the day, closing at night. These flowers are beautiful and can grow in many different areas!
Key details
- Height
- 15-60 cm
- Spread
- 15-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 3-8 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring-Summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Traits
FloweringSpring BloomingSummer BloomingDrought TolerantColorfulGrasslandPollinator Magnet
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The California poppy has vibrant, cup-shaped flowers, typically bright orange or golden yellow, with a silky texture. Its delicate, feathery blue-green leaves create a soft contrast. It's distinct for its often crinkled petals and solitary blooms.
Its petals feel like silk, making the flower soft and delightful to touch!
Native Americans used parts of this plant for food and even medicine!
Some poppies can bloom for months, painting the landscape with bright colors!
