Annuals
Mexican Gold Poppy
Eschscholzia californica
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This annual reseeds readily. Mexican gold poppy seeds should be sown in the fall.
The Basics
Type: AnnualsSun: Full SunHardiness: 0°FWater: Low to ModerateNative To: Southwest U.S., Northern MexicoGrowth
Growth Rate: ModerateMature Height: 1'Mature Width: 1'Mature Form: Upright clumpFoliage
N/AColor: Medium greenTexture: FineWildlife
Flowers
Flower Color: YellowSeason: Winter, SpringComments
Litter: LowThorns: NoneIrritation: None![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwebcms.amwua.org%2Fmedia%2F1568318128fd4f2f1d569e.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
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