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Products > Dendromecon harfordii   Dendromecon harfordii - Island Bush Poppy    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Papaveraceae (Poppies) Origin: California (U.S.A.) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Yellow Bloomtime: Spring/Summer Synonyms: [Dendromecon rigida var. harfordii] Height: 6-10 feet Width: 6-12 feet Exposure: Full Sun Seaside: Yes Drought Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F Dendromecon harfordii (Island Bush Poppy) - This species is found on Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, and Santa Catalina Islands off the coast of southern California. A wonderful native evergreen shrub clothed with glaucous-green oval leaves. An abundance of yellow (3 inches across) flowers cover the plant from spring into summer. Moderate growth rate reaching up to 10-15+ feet tall but typically grows to 6-10 feet by equal width. Situate in a location which receives full sun to part shade in well draining soil. Drought tolerant once established. Cold hardy to about 15-20° F.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]