Arizona Poppy

Kallstroemia Grandiflora

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Overview

The Arizona Poppy, or Kallstroemia grandiflora, thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, adding vivid orange-yellow blooms up to 2 inches across. This annual herbaceous plant can spread to 2-3 feet, with fern-like foliage offering lush ground cover. Blooming in summer to fall, it's drought-tolerant and perfect for a desert-inspired landscape, providing a low-maintenance, colorful display for arid garden zones.

Sun FullWater LowZones 9–10Climate Arid

Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia Grandiflora) — thrives in full sun and well-drained soils

Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia Grandiflora) — This annual herbaceous plant can spread to 2-3 feet, with fern-like foliage offering lush ground cover

Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia Grandiflora) — adding vivid orange-yellow blooms up to 2 inches across

Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia Grandiflora) — Blooming in summer to fall

Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia Grandiflora) — it's drought-tolerant and perfect for a desert-inspired landscape

Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia Grandiflora) — providing a low-maintenance

Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia Grandiflora) — colorful display for arid garden zones

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Zygophyllaceae
Climate: Arid

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Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia Grandiflora) — thrives in full sun and well-drained soils

Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia Grandiflora) — This annual herbaceous plant can spread to 2-3 feet, with fern-like foliage offering lush ground cover

Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia Grandiflora) — adding vivid orange-yellow blooms up to 2 inches across

Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia Grandiflora) — Blooming in summer to fall

Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia Grandiflora) — it's drought-tolerant and perfect for a desert-inspired landscape

Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia Grandiflora) — providing a low-maintenance

Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia Grandiflora) — colorful display for arid garden zones

Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia Grandiflora) — scientifically referred to as Kallstroemia grandiflora

Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia Grandiflora) — This annual herb thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9-11

Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia Grandiflora) — and its heat tolerance makes it an excellent choice for the warm

Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia Grandiflora) — arid climate where it naturally occurs.<br><br>Characterized by its sprawling habit

Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia Grandiflora) — the Arizona Poppy can cover vast areas

Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia Grandiflora) — reaching a height of approximately 4 to 18 inches and spreading 12 to 24 inches wide

Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia Grandiflora) — with each blossom measuring up to 2 to 3 inches across

Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia Grandiflora) — the Arizona Poppy boasts large yellow to orange flowers

Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia Grandiflora) — The foliage consists of compound leaves

Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia Grandiflora) — consider well-draining soils and full sun exposure to mimic its natural habitat

Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia Grandiflora) — the flowers open in the morning and close by midday

Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia Grandiflora) — Minimal water requirements once established make it an excellent choice for water-wise gardening

Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia Grandiflora) — adding ecological value to the garden.<br><br>For a client seeking low-maintenance yet striking ground cover

Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia Grandiflora) — Its showy flowers attract a variety of pollinators

Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia Grandiflora) — Kallstroemia grandiflora is an ideal selection

Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia Grandiflora) — adding a burst of sun-kissed color and a wildflower aesthetic to their outdoor retreat

Arizona Poppy (Kallstroemia Grandiflora) — yellow flowers in the garden

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