Bird of Paradise
Strelitzia reginae
Year-round
Eschscholzia californica
State flower of California with silky orange petals. Closes at night and reopens in sun. Also called golden poppy. Symbol of California. Delicate but cheerful. Drought tolerant.
Spring, Summer
Temperate
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Stays fresh for 3 to 5 days
when properly cared for
California Poppy has no discernible fragrance
Official state flower of California since 1903
April 6th is California Poppy Day
The flowers close every night and reopen each morning
Native Americans used it as a gentle sedative and pain reliever
Native to grasslands and open areas from Oregon to Baja California, the California Poppy was named by early Spanish settlers who called the California coast the Land of Fire due to the brilliant orange blooms covering hillsides. It became the state flower in 1903 and remains a symbol of the Golden State.
Physalis alkekengi
