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California poppy.
Eschscholzia californica
Pronunciación esh-SKOL-zee-uh kal-i-FOR-ni-kuh
También se conoce como California Poppy, California golden poppy, California goldenpoppy, California-poppy, Californian Poppy
The California poppy is a cheerful, sun loving annual that brings bright color to any garden. It is native to the western United States and thrives in poor, sandy soils. You will love how easily it reseeds itself each year.
De un vistazo
- Nivel de cuidados
- Fácil
- Tipo de planta
- Annual
- Luz
- Full sun
- Luz en interior
- Sol directo
- Riego
- Cada 7 a 14 días
- Tamaño adulto
- 12 to 18 inches
- Ritmo de crecimiento
- Rápido
- Rusticidad
- USDA 6 a 10
- Floración
- Late spring to early autumn
Cuidados
Plant these in a spot with full sun and well draining soil. Watch for wilting during extreme heat, though they are quite drought tolerant once established. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
- Riego
- Water sparingly once the plants are established, as they prefer drier conditions.
- Abonado
- These plants generally do not require fertilizer and often bloom better in poorer soils.
- Poda
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage a longer blooming season.
- Trasplante
- As an annual, these are typically grown directly in the garden and do not require repotting.
- Suelo
- Sandy or rocky, well draining
- pH del suelo
- 6.0 to 7.5
- Temperatura
- -10 a 35°C
- Humedad
- 20 a 50%
- Tolerancia a la sequía
- Alta
- Longevidad
- Short lived perennial, often grown as an annual.
- Fragancia
- Suave
- Resistencia a ciervos y conejos
- Alta
Señales de que necesita trasplante
- Roots growing out of the drainage holes.
- Stunted growth despite proper light and water.
Seguridad
- Personas
- The plant contains alkaloids that may cause mild stomach upset if ingested in large quantities.
- Niños
- The seeds are small and could pose a choking hazard if handled by very young children.
- Alérgenos por contacto
- Some individuals may experience mild skin irritation from the sap.
- Alérgenos en el aire
- The pollen can trigger mild allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
- Comestibilidad
- While sometimes used in herbal preparations, ingestion is not recommended due to potential alkaloid content.
Cómo identificarla
- Finely divided blue green foliage
- Four silky, cup shaped petals
- Vibrant orange or yellow blooms
- Long, slender seed pods
- Altura
- 0,2 a 0,6m
- Anchura
- 0,2 a 0,4m
- Hojas
- blue-green, gray-green, deciduous
- Flores
- yellow, orange, red, 5 a 8cm
- Frutos
- brown, Summer
Problemas frecuentes
- Powdery mildew — A white fungal growth on leaves often caused by poor air circulation or high humidity.
Cómo cultivarla
- Propagación
- seed
- Cuándo plantar
- spring, autumn
- Cuidados en invierno
- In mild climates, they may persist through winter. In colder areas, they die back, and you should rely on self sown seeds for spring growth.
- En maceta
- They grow well in deep containers, but ensure the pot is at least 30 cm deep to accommodate the taproot.
Direct Sowing
- Clear the area of weeds.
- Scatter seeds directly onto the soil surface in autumn or early spring.
- Lightly rake the soil to cover seeds, as they need minimal depth to germinate.
Plant these in open, sunny areas with well draining soil to ensure they do not rot.
Buenas compañeras
- Lupinus — They share similar water and soil requirements in meadow settings.
- Sisyrinchium bellum — These provide a lovely color contrast and thrive in the same sunny conditions.
Especies parecidas
- Argemone mexicana — It shares the poppy family but has prickly foliage and different flower structure.
Ciencia
- Familia
- Papaveraceae
- Género
- Eschscholzia
- Orden
- Ranunculales
- Clase
- Magnoliopsida
- Distribución natural
- Western North America, specifically California and surrounding states.
- Conservación
- It is widely distributed and not of conservation concern, though it is the state flower of California.
They are pioneer species that quickly colonize disturbed soil after fires or clearing.
- Valor para la fauna
- nectar source, pollen source
- Polinizadores
- abejas, mariposas, escarabajos
- Usos
- ornamental, meadow planting, xeriscaping
A lo largo del año
Indicadores ecológicos
- Salinidad
- 2/9
- Reacción del suelo
- 6/9
- Luz
- 8/9
- Temperatura
- 6/9
- Humedad
- 2/9
- Nutrientes
- 2/9
Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.
Lo que más preguntan
- Do I need to deadhead them?
- Deadheading can encourage more blooms, but leaving them allows for self seeding.
- Can I grow them in pots?
- They prefer the ground due to their long taproot, but they can grow in deep containers.
De dónde viene el nombre
The genus honors Johann Friedrich von Eschscholtz, a Baltic German botanist, while the species name refers to its native California.
Bueno saberlo
- California poppies are the official state flower of California.
- They are technically short lived perennials but are usually grown as annuals.
- The flowers close tightly when the sun goes down or the sky turns cloudy.
- They thrive in poor, sandy soil where other plants struggle.
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