Island bush poppy - Dendromecon harfordii
Island bush poppy - Dendromecon harfordii is native to Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa islands off the coast of Southern California. In some areas, this shrub eventually will grow to 20 feet tall as this individual is reaching in San Juan Capistrano, California. Island Bush Poppy's heaviest bloom period is in the spring, with some flowers almost all year. The plant requires sun, good drainage, and nearly no summer watering or fertilization. Harfordii produces more flowers and thick foliage that can be a good screen or hedge plant for SoCal gardens.
* Favored by the native bumblebees
Available for purchase at Tree of Life Nursery in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Can be ordered.
Island bush poppy - Dendromecon harfordii
Island bush poppy - Dendromecon harfordii is native to Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa islands off the coast of Southern California. In some areas, this shrub eventually will grow to 20 feet tall as this individual is reaching in San Juan Capistrano, California. Island Bush Poppy's heaviest bloom period is in the spring, with some flowers almost all year. The plant requires sun, good drainage, and nearly no summer watering or fertilization. Harfordii produces more flowers and thick foliage that can be a good screen or hedge plant for SoCal gardens.
* Favored by the native bumblebees
Available for purchase at Tree of Life Nursery in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Can be ordered.