Eschscholzia californica, California poppy

Scientific name: Eschscholzia californica

Common name: California poppy

Tongva - mekachaa
Cahuilla - tesinat

California poppies bloom throughout summer and can reach heights of two feet.  Pinch blooms from their stems as they begin to fade to encourage new blooms to form.

Care:

- Plant in full sun

- Irrigate occasionally to infrequently

- Loam, or sand texture dirt and requires good drainage

- Fire resistant

- Great for erosion control and bank stabilization

- Native to California