A cheerful California native annual with silky, cup-shaped flowers in shades of orange, yellow, and red. Extremely drought-tolerant and easy to grow, thriving in poor soil with minimal water once established.
Overview
Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1–1.2′ tall × 1–1.5′ wide
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Flood Tolerance
moderate
Zone 7bZone 11b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7b to Zone 11b
pH Range
5.87.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.8 to 7.5
Soil Texture
Medium, Fine
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
pioneer
Native to the United States
Native Range
California native
Native to: California
Function & Care
medicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible
Edible Parts
flower
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed
Notable Cultivars
Orange King and Golden West are traditional double-flowered cultivars; Apricot Chiffon and Peach Sorbet are popular modern varieties selected for ruffled petals and extended bloom.
