An upright, compact annual or tender perennial native to California and the southwestern United States. Extremely drought tolerant, ideal for arid environments. The brilliant orange, cup-shaped flowers, are 2-4 inches in diameter, born individually on long stalks. Prefers full sun in light to sandy soils. Remarkably uniform and neat in appearance. A popular variety to press. Not hardy below 20 degrees F.

Miscellaneous: An excellent color accent to any wildflower planting. The state flower of California. Blooms close each night at sunset or on dull day. The finely divided foliage is bluish-green in color making identification easy prior to flowering.
Suggested Use: Borders, rock gardens, meadows, mixes.

Average Planting Success: 70%