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Dendromecon harfordii

Island Bush Poppy

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Greg Applegate

 

Description

An evergreen shrub that grows quickly to 5'-8' tall and 6'-10' wide; the harfordii bears deep yellow poppy flowers to 3" wide with orange stamens. Its heaviest bloom period is in the spring, with some flowers almost all year. The plant requires sun, good drainage, and little or no summer watering. -Monterey Bay Nursery

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Seascape

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Foundation

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.