About Wind Poppy
Plant Family: Papaveraceae
Plant Type: Annual herb
Size: 1' H x 1' W
Growth Habit: Groundcover
Deciduous/Evergreen: Annual
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun Exposure: Part shade
Soil Preference: Adaptable
Water Requirements: Occasional
Cold Hardy to: 30 degrees F
Flower Season: Spring
Flower Color: Dark orange
Endangered?: Not listed
Distribution: Foothill areas of the Sierras and Coast Ranges from the Bay area to San Diego
Natural Habitat: Openings in chaparral, mixed in grasslands, or in the understory of oaks
Photo Credit: Gary McDonald via Calscape