About Coastal California Poppy
- Plant Family: Papaveraceae
- Plant Type: Annual
- Height by Width: 1' H x 1' W
- Growth Habit: Clumping, upright
- Deciduous/Evergreen: N/A
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Preference: Adaptable
- Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant
- Cold Hardy to: 20 degrees F
- Flower Season: Spring
- Flower Color: Sunny yellow with orange center
- Endangered?: Not listed
- Distribution: A slightly smaller California poppy variety found more near the coast.
- Natural Habitat: Grassy, open areas
Photo Credit: Theodore Payne Foundation