Dendromecon rigida - Tree Poppy, Bush Poppy (Plant) Origin:Nursery Stock Emerges with first winter rains

Emerges with first winter rains from a tuber that grows to several hundred pounds

Tolerates heavy soil and occasional deep water

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Dendromecon rigida - Tree Poppy, Bush Poppy (Plant) Origin:Nursery Stock Emerges with first winter rainsStiff, waxy leaves and bright yellow flowers make this plant unmistakeable in our local foothills. In the garden, it likes very well drained soil and no summer water once established. Plant Characteristics Family Name Papaveraceae Species Name Dendromecon rigida Common Name Tree Poppy, Bush Poppy Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Yellow, Gold Flowering Months March,