Dendromecon
harfordii is a longer blooming and larger flowered relative of the Bush
Poppy, Dendromecon rigida, and has been separated out as a species in its
own right. Dendromecon harfordii is a dependable source of early Spring color. The Bush Poppy
blooms from mid Winter through Spring and usually has a few flowers much of the
rest of the year. Dendromecon harfordii grows with a bit of a
weeping aspect, with branches reaching out 8 feet or more. Like most
natives Dendromecon harfordii will only tolerate infrequent deep Summer
irrigation. The plants are not dense enough to be a good screening
plant but have striking enough flowers to use as a specimen.
High resolution images of
Dendromecon harfordii are available
