Eschscholtzia californica or the California poppy is a splendid perennial with vibrantly coloured, cup shaped, brilliant golden orange flowers and grey green feathery foliage.
The flowers require plenty of direct sunlight to remain open - closing up on cloudy days.
Though short lived they will self seed to retain a strong presence for many years.
Quite frost hardy, but delicate in appearance, they prefer drier climates and make the perfect addition of mixed borders and in many informal garden styles.