The document provides information about the California poppy (Eschscholzia californica maritima variety), including that it is a native perennial plant found along the California coast from the Channel Islands to Mendocino. It has gray-green foliage and bright yellow flowers. It requires full sun, tolerates sandy or any pH soil, and needs little water after establishment. It is drought tolerant and can be used in gardens, borders, meadows, and hillsides.