Hunnemannia fumariifolia (Mexican tulip poppy)

Cultivation

In frost-free areas, grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun. Protect from winter wet. Resents root disturbance.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Containers/Patio, Rock, Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting

UK hardiness

H3

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2, 1, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming

Native to

Mexico

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic