California poppy is a very important spring pollen source for bumble bee queens and other early spring bees.
 

California poppy, with its brilliant orange flowers, is a must in any spring wild flower garden. It grows easily from seed, and with supplemental water, it will bloom well into summer.

 

Native Regions

California, Pacific Northwest, Southwest; introduced sporadically across the United States and Canada

 

Availability

Commercially available and can be grown in most parts of North America. It is drought tolerant, grows well in disturbed areas and easily self-sows.

 

Duration

Annual

 

Bloom Time

Spring to mid-summer with sufficient moisture

 

Average Height

1 foot

 

Flower Color

Orange

 

Exposure

Full sun

 

Water Requirements

Average to dry