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California Poppy
Eschscholzia californica
Honeybees forage on California poppy exclusively for pollen, as the flowers produce no nectar. Peak bloom hits in spring through early summer, offering a vital early-season pollen resource for colonies building up after winter. The plant is drought-tolerant, non-invasive, and reseeds readily without becoming weedy.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | high |
| Bloom | March–July |
| Zones | 6-10 |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
| Native | Western North America |