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Botanical illustration of California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) — a deciduous annual for USDA zones 2–11

Eschscholzia californica

California Poppy

AnnualDeciduousNative
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Mature size
0.5–1 ft tall
0.5–1 ft wide
Sun
Full Sun
Water use
Very Low
USDA zones
2–11
Soil
Lean, drained
Bloom
Orange
Spring · Summer

Notable features

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Companion plants for California Poppy

Six water-wise companions matched on water use, sun, USDA zone, and how they layer visually beside California Poppy.

Botanical illustration of Big Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) — a evergreen shrub for USDA zones 4–9

Big Sagebrush

Native

Artemisia tridentata

Shrub3–6 ft tallZones 4–9
Botanical illustration of Winterfat (Krascheninnikovia lanata) — a evergreen shrub for USDA zones 3–8

Winterfat

Native

Krascheninnikovia lanata

Shrub1–3 ft tallZones 3–8
Botanical illustration of Giant Sacaton (Sporobolus wrightii) — a deciduous grass for USDA zones 5–9

Giant Sacaton

Native

Sporobolus wrightii

Grass4–6 ft tallZones 5–9
Botanical illustration of Russian Sage (Salvia yangii) — a deciduous perennial for USDA zones 4–9

Russian Sage

Salvia yangii

Perennial3–4 ft tallZones 4–9
Botanical illustration of Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) — a deciduous grass for USDA zones 4–9

Switchgrass

Native

Panicum virgatum

Grass3–4 ft tallZones 4–9
Botanical illustration of Pinyon Pine (Pinus edulis) — a evergreen tree for USDA zones 5–8

Pinyon Pine

Native

Pinus edulis

Tree10–20 ft tallZones 5–8
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