Description

Mexican Gold Poppy is similar to the California Poppy, smaller but very similar. It is an annual in inland valleys but a short lived perennial in coastal areas. It has a clumping habit, less than a foot tall. It self-propagates in most areas. This evergreen plant has gray leaves that are highly dissected and finely textured. Orange flowers appear in late winter, fading to yellow by spring. It does best in full sun with well-draining soil that is not heavy like clay. Water seeds if winter rains are inconsistent.