Eschscholzia californica, the California poppy, golden poppy, Mexican poppy, California sunlight or cup of gold, is a species of flowering plant in the family Papaveraceae, native to the United …

Oct 2, 2025 · California poppies, also known as golden poppies, are short-lived perennials in USDA zones 8-11 and are often grown as eye-catching annuals in other areas. These vibrant …

The California poppy is commonly seen blooming in the spring and summer along country roads and freeways throughout much of the state, making this plant a highly recognizable symbol of …

Dec 8, 2025 · Spanish explorers were fascinated by the hillsides ablaze with this bright California native and appropriately named the flower Copa de Oro or “Cup of Gold.” This golden poppy …

California poppy, the state flower of California, is native to the Pacific slope of North America from Western Oregon to Baja California. Adelbert von Chamisso, naturalist aboard the Russian …

Nov 23, 2025 · California Poppy is native to the western US, where it thrives in dry, sunny spots. Learn planting tips and why it’s best grown in its home region.

Every garden can find a place for this easy, cheerful annual. It self-seeds freely and will give your whole neighborhood poppies, but is not particularly invasive. The plant grows in full sun but …

The California Poppy is native to the western United States, particularly Arizona, California, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada, extending into northern Mexico. It thrives in grasslands, …

Feb 3, 2025 · Historically, Eschscholzia californica holds significant cultural importance in California. Named the official state flower in 1903, it symbolizes the Golden State’s sunny …

California poppy, (Eschscholzia californica), plant of the poppy family (Papaveraceae), native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has become naturalized in parts of …