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California Poppy
Eschscholzia californica
In the United States:
Native
· also called california poppy, golden poppy
Honeybees forage on California poppy exclusively for pollen — the flowers produce no nectar. Peak bloom hits spring through early summer, offering a vital early-season pollen resource for colonies building up after winter. Drought-tolerant; reseeds readily without becoming weedy in most garden settings.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | high |
| Bloom (US) | February–September |
| Hardiness zones | 6-10 |
| Duration | ~2 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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