Wind Poppy

Stylomecon heterophylla

Wind poppy is a California annual with satiny brick-orange to red flowers marked deep red at the center, dancing on slender stems, an enchanting, drought-tolerant reseeder for sunny, well-drained gardens.

Family: Papaveraceae
Type: wildflower
Lifespan: annual
Height: 0.5–2 ft
Spacing: 0.5–1 ft apart
Light: sun
Soil moisture: dry
Soil pH: neutral
Bloom: March, April, May, June
Bloom colors: orange, red
Wildlife value: pollinators, butterflies
Landscape uses: border, container
Native states: CA