Botanical Name: Dendromecon harfordii
Common Name: Island bush poppy Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a medium to large-sized shrub, with upright and spreading branches forming a full mounded canopy; older plants can become tree-like Height 5' - 15' (20') Spread equal Growth Rate slow-moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors needs full sun near coast; tolerates some shade inland if soil is dry Soil loose, well-draining soils required; good on slopes Hardiness (zones 14-20): hardy - prefers warm low-elevation sites Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, elliptic or oval; distinctly grayish-green, leathery; 1"-2" long, with a pointed apex Flowers bright sulfur yellow, solitary 1"-2" diameter, 4-petaled; March - July, intermittent Fruit a capsule; slender, curved, 1" long Propagation: seed Usage: a spectacular large accent shrub or filler for its heavy display of yellow flowers; massed background plantings or low screens; slope plantings Landscape Care: Watering an occasional deep soaking; avoid summer watering after established Fertilizing none required after established Pruning selectively head back after blooming to control size and shape Pests/Diseases root fungus diseases in poorly drained soils Special Conditions/Other plant in the container to avoid root damage Origin: Souther California islands Family: Papaveraceae Notes: |
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