Dendromecon rigida
Bush Poppy
Description
This attractive shrub quickly reaches 6' tall and wide. Waxy, gray-green foliage is evergreen but will drop if stressed. Large yellow flowers bloom from spring through summer. Do not provide this shrub with summer water. This shrub does best in full sun with well draining soil. It is drought tolerant once it's established. Plant in areas that are protected from strong winds.
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.