Eschscholzia caespitosa - Tufted Poppy, Foothill Poppy
Eschscholzia caespitosa is a diminutive poppy that is often found along the trails of Southern California. The Tufted Poppy grows in areas that become extremely dry in the summer. I have seen Eschscholzia caespitosa growing on south facing shale scree as well as heavier clay soils. Eschscholzia caespitosa flower colors will range from orange flowers to yellow flowers. In smaller gardens and rock gardens, using Eschscholzia caespitosa instead of Eschscholzia californica can help to keep the garden more tidy. Tufted Poppy Seed will be harder to find but it is generally available. Using Eschscholzia caespitosa in addition to the California Poppy will extend the garden's blooming season as they don't bloom at quite the same times.
Small yellow orange flowers of Eschscholzia caespitosa known as Tufted Poppy or Foothill Poppy. High resolution photos are part of our garden image collection.
Small yellow orange flowers of Eschscholzia caespitosa known as Tufted Poppy or Foothill Poppy. High resolution photos are part of our garden image collection.
Small yellow orange flowers of Eschscholzia caespitosa known as Tufted Poppy or Foothill Poppy. High resolution photos are part of our garden image collection.
Small yellow-orange flowers of Eschscholzia caespitosa known as Tufted Poppy or Foothill Poppy. High resolution photos are part of our garden image collection.
Other plants from the Eschscholzia Genus featured on this site:
Eschscholzia californica
Eschscholzia californica Carmine King
Eschscholzia californica White Linen
Eschscholzia minutiflora
Eschscholzia parishii
Other plants from the Poppy Family featured on this site:
Argemone munita
Dendromecon harfordii
Dendromecon rigida
Eomecon chionantha
Eschscholzia californica
Eschscholzia californica White Linen
Glaucium flavum
Hunnemannia fumariifolia
Platystemon californicus
Romneya coulteri