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Bush Poppy

Dendromecon Rigida

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Overview

The Bush Poppy (Dendromecon rigida) is a hardy evergreen native to California, cherished for its vivid yellow poppy-like blooms. This drought-tolerant shrub reaches up to 8 feet tall with a spread of 4 to 6 feet, preferring full sun exposure. Its gray-green foliage provides a striking backdrop for the flowers, which emerge in spring and persist into summer, attracting pollinators. Ideal for low-water landscapes and Mediterranean-style gardens.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 6–10Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean

Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — making it an ideal choice for water-conserving landscapes

Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — The plant's resplendent flowering season extends its appeal into the early summer months

Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — Ideal for low-water landscapes and Mediterranean-style gardens; requiring minimal irrigation (particularly once established)

Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — which are narrow and typically about 1 to 3 inches long

Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — shrub with yellow blooms

Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — this vibrant plant can reach heights between 6 and 8 feet and span a similar width; shrub for full

Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — serves as an exceptional native evergreen shrub

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Shrub
Family: Papaveraceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — making it an ideal choice for water-conserving landscapes

Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — The plant's resplendent flowering season extends its appeal into the early summer months

Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — Ideal for low-water landscapes and Mediterranean-style gardens; requiring minimal irrigation (particularly once established)

Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — which are narrow and typically about 1 to 3 inches long

Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — shrub with yellow blooms

Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — this vibrant plant can reach heights between 6 and 8 feet and span a similar width; shrub for full

Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — serves as an exceptional native evergreen shrub

Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — The Bush Poppy (Dendromecon rigida) is a hardy evergreen native to California

Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — and it is well adapted to full sun exposures

Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — The Bush Poppy (Dendromecon rigida) is a hardy evergreen native to California; preferring full sun exposure

Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — Its gray-green foliage provides a striking backdrop for the flowers, image 32

Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — Its gray-green foliage provides a striking backdrop for the flowers

Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — This drought-tolerant shrub reaches up to 8 feet tall with a spread of 4 to 6 feet

Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — persisting against the often arid conditions.<br><br>Not only is it aesthetically pleasing

Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — yellow flowers in the garden

Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — this vibrant plant can reach heights between 6 and 8 feet and span a similar width

Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — requiring minimal irrigation (particularly once established)

Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — each blossom measuring from 1 to 2 inches across; ideal for low-water landscapes and Mediterranean-style gardens

Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — Ideal for low-water landscapes and Mediterranean-style gardens

Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — cherished for its vivid yellow poppy-like blooms

Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — The plant's resplendent flowering season extends its appeal into the early summer months; the Bush Poppy (Dendromecon rigida)

Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — preferring full sun exposure

Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — which are narrow and typically about 1 to 3 inches long; making it an ideal choice for water-conserving landscapes

Bush Poppy (Dendromecon Rigida) — persisting against the often arid conditions.<br><br>Not only is it aesthetically pleasing; scientifically known as

Photographs by 9 contributors

Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada, CC BY 2.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
John Rusk from Berkeley, CC BY 2.0 · source
Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Sir Trenzalore, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
peganum from Henfield, England, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Unknown photographer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Alosh Bennett from Hyderabad, India, CC BY 2.0 · source
peganum from Small Dole, England, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

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