Every year, Martha and I grow dozens of poppy varieties. These must-have flowers are easy to grow and last for many years in the garden, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Spring is usually peak poppy season for Southern California, but limited winter showers dampened the flower species’ chances.

The specific variety Iceland poppies can range in color from red to pink, orange, yellow, and even white. Plant seeds in their permanent outdoor space in late winter or early spring. Though these ...

California State Parks around Southern California have not experienced the delicate mix of weather factors needed for ...

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The California Golden Poppy adds a rich luster to the countryside each spring and then disappears for another year.

But how did the distinctive red flower become such a potent symbol of our remembrance of the sacrifices made in past wars? Scarlet corn poppies (popaver rhoeas) grow naturally in conditions of ...

The state flower is the California Golden Poppy. While its orange color might entice some to pick them, the plant is illegal to harm, according to the Capitol Museum website. The poppy has become ...