About Bush Poppy
- Plant Family: Papaveraceae
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height by Width: 6-10' H x 6-10' W
- Growth Habit: Upright
- Deciduous/Evergreen: Drought-deciduous
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil Preference: Well-draining
- Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant
- Cold Hardy to: -10 F
- Flower Season: Spring/Summer
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Endangered?: Not listed
- Distribution: Coast Ranges from Sonoma County to Baja; western base of Sierra Nevada
- Natural Habitat: Dry slopes and stony washes in Chaparral below 6000'
Photo Credit: Barry Breckling via Calscape