Island Bush Poppy
Dendromecon Harfordii
Overview
The Island Bush Poppy, or Dendromecon harfordii, is a showy evergreen shrub endemic to California's Channel Islands. It reaches up to 8 feet tall and spreads up to 6 feet wide. This species boasts silvery-green foliage and large, vivid yellow poppy flowers in spring and summer. Preferring full sun and well-drained soil, it thrives in USDA zones 7-10 and is drought-tolerant once established, adding a vibrant component to xeriscaped gardens.
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 9–9
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Papaveraceae
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