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Mexican Gold Poppy

Eschscholzia Mexicana

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Overview

The Mexican Gold Poppy, or Eschscholzia mexicana, is a vibrant annual with golden-yellow blooms. Flourishing in full sun, it grows 8-12 inches tall and spreads up to 12 inches wide. This drought-tolerant wildflower is excellent for low-water landscapes, adding a splash of color in late winter to spring. Thrives in USDA Zones 7-10. Prefers well-draining soil. Ideal for rock gardens, borders, and as a groundcover. Attracts pollinators.

Sun FullWater LowZones 6–10Type AnnualClimate Arid
Mexican Gold Poppy (Eschscholzia Mexicana) — Flourishing in full sun, it grows 8-12 inches tall and spreads up to 12 inches wide; the flower's, image 170

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Annual
Family
Papaveraceae
Climate
Arid

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Photos (237)

Mexican Gold Poppy (Eschscholzia Mexicana) — gracefully poised atop slender; contributing to the local ecosystem, image 152
Mexican Gold Poppy (Eschscholzia Mexicana) — annual for full; contributing to the local ecosystem, image 112
Mexican Gold Poppy (Eschscholzia Mexicana) — Their low water needs make them an excellent choice for xeriscaping; contributing to the local, image 72
Mexican Gold Poppy (Eschscholzia Mexicana) — finely dissected and fern-like; adding a splash of color in late winter to spring, image 185
Mexican Gold Poppy (Eschscholzia Mexicana) — as these poppies self-seed under favorable conditions; the flower's showy cups are approximately 2, image 78
Mexican Gold Poppy (Eschscholzia Mexicana) — annual with gold and orange and yellow blooms; presents a soft texture that complements the bold, image 139
Mexican Gold Poppy (Eschscholzia Mexicana) — They also attract pollinators such as bees; presents a soft texture that complements the bold flowers, image 135
Mexican Gold Poppy (Eschscholzia Mexicana) — and serve as a food source for desert fauna; contributing to the local ecosystem, image 108
Mexican Gold Poppy (Eschscholzia Mexicana) — requiring minimal water once established; presents a soft texture that complements the bold flowers, image 71
Mexican Gold Poppy (Eschscholzia Mexicana) — Originating from the deserts of Mexico and the southwestern United States; contributing to the local, image 64
Mexican Gold Poppy (Eschscholzia Mexicana) — finely dissected and fern-like; adding a splash of color in late winter to spring, image 101
Mexican Gold Poppy (Eschscholzia Mexicana) — Their low water needs make them an excellent choice for xeriscaping; contributing to the local, image 100
Mexican Gold Poppy (Eschscholzia Mexicana) — contributing to the local ecosystem; adding a splash of color in late winter to spring, image 193
Mexican Gold Poppy (Eschscholzia Mexicana) — glaucous green stems that reach heights between 8 and 18 inches; adding a splash of color in late, image 125
Mexican Gold Poppy (Eschscholzia Mexicana) — Their low water needs make them an excellent choice for xeriscaping; contributing to the local, image 184
Mexican Gold Poppy (Eschscholzia Mexicana) — glaucous green stems that reach heights between 8 and 18 inches; adding a splash of color in late, image 69
Mexican Gold Poppy (Eschscholzia Mexicana) — with a pH ranging from slightly acidic to neutral; presents a soft texture that complements the bold, image 75
Mexican Gold Poppy (Eschscholzia Mexicana) — For extended displays of color; contributing to the local ecosystem, image 216
Mexican Gold Poppy (Eschscholzia Mexicana) — contributing to the local ecosystem; adding a splash of color in late winter to spring, image 165
Mexican Gold Poppy (Eschscholzia Mexicana) — annual for full; contributing to the local ecosystem
Mexican Gold Poppy (Eschscholzia Mexicana) — gracefully poised atop slender; contributing to the local ecosystem, image 96
Mexican Gold Poppy (Eschscholzia Mexicana) — as these poppies self-seed under favorable conditions; the flower's showy cups are approximately 2, image 190
Mexican Gold Poppy (Eschscholzia Mexicana) — Flourishing in full sun, it grows 8-12 inches tall and spreads up to 12 inches wide; the flower's showy cups are
Mexican Gold Poppy (Eschscholzia Mexicana) — Their low water needs make them an excellent choice for xeriscaping
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