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Dendromecon rigida
Bush Poppy
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Susan Frommer
Description
This medium to large branched shrub, with blue, gray-green foliage topped by yellow poppies make it valuable for backgrounds and large scale situations. It should be pruned to 3' after flowering. Do not provide this shrub with summer water.
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.