This herbaceous plant is originally from Mexico. It grows 2 to 3 feet high and has blue-green, finely dissected leaves. Its flowers resemble poppies and grow 2 to 3 inches across; they are bright yellow. In mild climates, this plant can be grown as a perennial outside.

They will thrive in well-drained sandy soil that is moist to on the dry side in a sunny position.

Seeds may be started indoors in a temperature of 70 to 75 degrees, 8 to 12 weeks before its safe to plant outdoors. Seeds may also be sown outdoors where they are to grow when the soil is warm.

Hunnemannia fumariaefolia